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Prayers for Annunciation Catholic School

Jen Psaki criticized prayers as insufficient after a mass shooting at a Catholic school killed two children and injured 17 others, sparking significant public backlash.

  • On Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, a gunman opened fire through a church window during the school's weekly morning Mass, killing two children and wounding 17 others as students from preschool through eighth grade attended service.
  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told reporters on Wednesday not to offer prayers as children were already praying, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar said `thoughts and prayers` alone are insufficient, while Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary, criticized Christian prayers, prompting backlash.
  • Authorities identified the suspect as 23-year-old Robin Westman, who carried a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, and was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot at the back of the church.
  • Officials said there is no active threat and federal and state investigators coordinate the probe while Diocesan leaders and Archbishop Hebda offer prayers and security support.
  • The attack renewed debate over 'thoughts and prayers' versus policy action, with federal and state investigators probing the motive while mental-health advocates and Catholic school leaders review security protocols.
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