Minnesota Church Shooter Fired 116 Rounds Through Window During Mass, Police Say

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Investigators revealed shocking new details Thursday about the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, where a gunman unleashed 116 rounds of gunfire through a church window during a Mass attended by young students.

Gunman Fired Through Window

Authorities said the shooter positioned himself outside the church and opened fire directly into the sanctuary through a window. Witnesses described panic as bullets shattered glass and ricocheted inside, sending parishioners scrambling for cover.

The incident, which police have called one of the most violent church shootings in Minnesota’s history, is under investigation as both a domestic terrorism act and a hate crime targeting Catholics.

Students and Families Under Fire

The attack occurred while students were gathered for a weekday Mass. Law enforcement confirmed that dozens of children and parents were in attendance when the gunfire erupted.

Although the exact number of casualties has not yet been released, officials emphasized that the sheer number of rounds fired shows the shooter intended to cause mass casualties.

Investigation Expands

Police and federal investigators are now piecing together how the shooter obtained the weaponry and managed to fire so many rounds in a short span of time. Forensic teams are reviewing ballistic evidence, while agents are combing through the suspect’s background, online activity, and possible affiliations with extremist groups.

Authorities say surveillance footage and witness accounts are being used to map the gunman’s movements leading up to the attack.

Community in Shock

The scale of the shooting has left Minneapolis residents and the Catholic community devastated. Vigils are planned across the city as investigators continue their work.

Leaders from both religious and civic organizations say the church attack highlights urgent concerns about gun violence, hate crimes, and school safety, particularly when children are directly targeted.

The revelation that 116 rounds were fired underscores the brutality of the Minneapolis church shooting. Stay with ChicagoMusicGuide.com for continued coverage as investigators release more details and the community searches for answers.