Doctors call for gun reforms in wake of Annunciation shooting: 'We cannot let this moment pass'
Minnesota doctors call for assault weapon and high-capacity magazine bans plus safe storage laws to prevent future tragedies, citing gunshot wounds as the leading cause of death among U.S. children.
- Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara stated that parishioners felt safe only after the first officer arrived at 8:31 AM during the Annunciation shooting, four minutes after it began.
- Senator Bonnie Westlin noted that discussions on hardening schools are not based on research showing effectiveness.
- A survey indicated that 89% of students believe School Resource Officers deter school shootings.
- Wellens urged lawmakers to avoid restricting school safety funding for specific uses.
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‘Your Prayers Are Working’: Miracles Unfolding After Child Shot in Head During Church Massacre
A little girl who was shot in the head on August 27 when a transgender gunman attacked Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is experiencing a miraculous recovery. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Sophia Forchas, 12, survived the ordeal that left two other kids dead and more than 20 injured. According to CNN, a bullet that struck her brain — yet signs of hope have emerged. In fact, her family said in a September 22…

As Minnesota Republicans push school safety measures over gun control, are SROs the way to go?
Correction: Duluth Public Schools Communications Officer Adelle Wellens said Duluth police never intended to pull the officers out of the schools in 2023 after the law change on use of force. That information was wrong in an earlier version of this story. It has been corrected below. ST. PAUL — One approach Minnesota lawmakers have been pitching in response to the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting is funding for school safety measures — spec…
Doctors who treated Annunciation victims demand Capitol action on gun violence
“This is no longer a friendly request from their local doctors,” said Dr. Lisa Mattson, president of the Minnesota Medical Association, who described firearm violence as a public health crisis.
Girl Shot in Head at Annunciation Goes Back to School With Classmates
(MPRnews) – A girl who was shot in the head during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School on Aug. 27 is now back at school. Lydia Kaiser suffered a traumatic brain injury from a bullet and underwent two surgeries following the shooting, according to her parents. She is among the 21 who were injured in the shooting, in addition to two who were killed. Harry and Leah Kaiser said Lydia was “making remarkable progress in her re…
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