There have been eight school shootings in the US in 2025 that caused injuries or deaths. On 27 Aug 2025, a man armed with three guns fired at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis during a school Mass. Two children aged 8 and 10 were killed, and 17 others, mostly children, were injured. The shooter then took his own life. The weapons were legally bought recently. The motive is still unknown. This is the deadliest school shooting in the US this year. School shootings remain a serious problem in the US, with 229 incidents causing injuries or deaths since 2018. The Pope expressed sorrow and prayers for the victims and their families. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 17:13 IST; source: link)