From The New York Times: 

A gunman fired a rifle through the windows of a Catholic church in Minneapolis where students were celebrating their first Mass of the new school year on Wednesday morning, killing two children in the pews and injuring 17 others, 14 of them children, the police said.

The attacker then shot and killed himself in the rear of the church, the Minneapolis police chief, Brian O’Hara, said at a news conference. The gunman also had a shotgun and a pistol, Chief O’Hara said.

The shooting took place at Annunciation Catholic Church in South Minneapolis. Children’s Minnesota, a hospital, said it was treating six children after the shooting, but did not comment on the extent of their injuries or their exact ages.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said on social media that its agents were at the church in South Minneapolis, which has a school for children from prekindergarten through eighth grade.

Here’s what else to know:

  • Governor responds: Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota expressed support for the school community in a statement. “I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” Mr. Walz said.

  • Trump: President Trump spoke with Mr. Walz by phone, a White House official said. Mr. Trump also commented on the shooting on social media. “I have been fully briefed on the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota,” Mr. Trump wrote. “The FBI quickly responded and they are on the scene. The White House will continue to monitor this terrible situation. Please join me in praying for everyone involved!”

  • The school: The church’s website indicates that students started the school year on Monday and that an all-school Mass had been scheduled for Wednesday morning.

Our Lady of Solace, pray for us …