Minneapolis was struck by unthinkable tragedy today as a school mass shooting claimed the lives of two young children, aged just 8 and 10, while they were reportedly praying inside the building.

Police confirmed the victims were killed during a mid-morning attack at a local elementary school, leaving parents and the entire community devastated. Eyewitnesses say chaos erupted as students and teachers scrambled for safety, with emergency responders flooding the scene.

Authorities revealed the suspect opened fire during a school mass, turning what should have been a moment of faith into horror. Several others were injured, though officials have yet to provide exact numbers.

“We are grieving alongside the families of these innocent children,” one Minneapolis police spokesperson said, calling the incident “one of the darkest days” in the city’s history.