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Sophia Forchas' dad: 'Sophia is fighting' [FULL]
Sophia Forchas was shot in the head while praying at Annunciation Catholic Church during the first week of school. Her dad, Tom Forchas, spoke of his daughter, saying she is "fighting" for all of humanity. Here are his full comments.
Sophia Forchas was shot in the head while praying at Annunciation Catholic Church during the first week of school. Her dad, Tom Forchas, spoke of his daughter, saying she is "fighting" for all of humanity. Here are his full comments.
Annunciation shooting: Doctor is 'a little more optimistic' Sophia Forchas will survive
Hennepin Healthcare neurosurgeon Dr. Walt Galicich described the injuries Sophia Forchas, 12, suffered when she was shot in the head while praying at mass at Annunciation Catholic Church during her first week of school. He said he is now "a little more optimistic" that Sophia is going to survive her injuries.
Hennepin Healthcare neurosurgeon Dr. Walt Galicich described the injuries Sophia Forchas, 12, suffered when she was shot in the head while praying at mass at Annunciation Catholic Church during her first week of school. He said he is now "a little more optimistic" that Sophia is going to survive her injuries.
Annunciation mass shooting: Faith leaders call for assault weapon ban
A coalition of faith leaders is calling for assault weapons and high-capacity magazines to be banned after the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis.
A coalition of faith leaders is calling for assault weapons and high-capacity magazines to be banned after the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis.
Nationwide school walkouts over gun reform
Students at schools across the country are staging walkouts to protest gun violence and demand reform. FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with a student in Apple Valley who helped organize a program during their school's walkout on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Students at schools across the country are staging walkouts to protest gun violence and demand reform. FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with a student in Apple Valley who helped organize a program during their school's walkout on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Annunciation survivor Sophia Forchas' doctor 'a little more optimistic' she'll survive
Annunciation shooting survivor Sophia Forchas' father and neurosurgeon will give an update on her condition Friday afternoon.
Annunciation shooting survivor Sophia Forchas' father and neurosurgeon will give an update on her condition Friday afternoon.
Annunciation mass shooting: The latest on survivors' conditions
As families of survivors of the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting call for something to be done to prevent future mass shootings, several people are still in the hospital recovering from gunshot wounds. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the latest on their conditions.
As families of survivors of the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting call for something to be done to prevent future mass shootings, several people are still in the hospital recovering from gunshot wounds. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the latest on their conditions.
MN lawmakers' plans to keep students safe
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers share their proposals on how to keep students safe in the wake of the Annunciation school shooting. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers share their proposals on how to keep students safe in the wake of the Annunciation school shooting. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Annunciation shooting survivor's mother calls for action
The mother of Annunciation shooting survivor Vivian St. Clair, Malia Kimbrell, called on lawmakers to make change when it comes to gun violence. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.
The mother of Annunciation shooting survivor Vivian St. Clair, Malia Kimbrell, called on lawmakers to make change when it comes to gun violence. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.
'Prayers didn't stop the bullets, action is our only hope'
It's been just more than a week since a shooter killed two children and wounded 21 others in a mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School. Thursday, Malia Kimbrell, the mother of a surviving student, spoke at Hennepin Healthcare about the sweeping need for gun reform after the incident.
It's been just more than a week since a shooter killed two children and wounded 21 others in a mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School. Thursday, Malia Kimbrell, the mother of a surviving student, spoke at Hennepin Healthcare about the sweeping need for gun reform after the incident.
Annunciation shooting survivor's mom speaks
The mother of Annunciation shooting survivor, Vivian St. Clair, spoke Thursday at Hennepin Healthcare where she works.
The mother of Annunciation shooting survivor, Vivian St. Clair, spoke Thursday at Hennepin Healthcare where she works.
Minnesota House Republicans release 'school safety agenda' framework
Following the announcement of an upcoming special session on gun control, Minnesota Republicans shared their provisions for school safety measures in the state.
Following the announcement of an upcoming special session on gun control, Minnesota Republicans shared their provisions for school safety measures in the state.
Mom of Annunciation shooting survivor: 'Prayers didn't stop the bullets, action is our only hope'
The mother of one of the Annunciation mass shooting victims is speaking at Hennepin Healthcare Thursday afternoon.
The mother of one of the Annunciation mass shooting victims is speaking at Hennepin Healthcare Thursday afternoon.
Minnesota Aurora FC extends 988 jersey auction for Annunciation shooting victims
Minnesota Aurora FC announced Thursday it has extended its auction of 988 jerseys to Sept. 20 to help support the victims of the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.
Minnesota Aurora FC announced Thursday it has extended its auction of 988 jerseys to Sept. 20 to help support the victims of the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.
Annunciation shooting: Twin Cities students plan school walkout for Friday
Following the mass shooting at Annunciation Church, students across the Twin Cities metro are planning to take part in a nationwide school walkout on Friday pushing for changes to gun regulations.
Following the mass shooting at Annunciation Church, students across the Twin Cities metro are planning to take part in a nationwide school walkout on Friday pushing for changes to gun regulations.
Illinois man accused of threatening Lt. Gov. Flanagan after Annunciation shooting
An Illinois man has been charged via warrant for making threats against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan following the mass shooting at Annunciation Church last week.
An Illinois man has been charged via warrant for making threats against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan following the mass shooting at Annunciation Church last week.
Here's what parents of an Annunciation shooting survivor said to JD Vance
Leah and Harry Kaiser, the parents of Lydia Kaiser, who was wounded in the Annunciation mass shooting, shared heartfelt pleas for change after meeting with Vice President JD Vance.
Leah and Harry Kaiser, the parents of Lydia Kaiser, who was wounded in the Annunciation mass shooting, shared heartfelt pleas for change after meeting with Vice President JD Vance.
High school students march for action against gun violence in Minneapolis
One week after two children were killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation, multiple events across the metro are mobilizing and calling for action against high-powered weapons. State Republicans said those organizations are politicizing the grief in the wake of the tragedy.
One week after two children were killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation, multiple events across the metro are mobilizing and calling for action against high-powered weapons. State Republicans said those organizations are politicizing the grief in the wake of the tragedy.
Annunciation Church community honors victims with blood donations
The Annunciation Church and School shooting left many wondering what can be done to help, leading some to donate blood.
The Annunciation Church and School shooting left many wondering what can be done to help, leading some to donate blood.
VP Vance Annunciation visit: Remembrances and a message back
Vice President JD Vance came to Minneapolis Wednesday and met with families that’ll never be the same after the Annunciation Church and School shooting.
Vice President JD Vance came to Minneapolis Wednesday and met with families that’ll never be the same after the Annunciation Church and School shooting.
Annunciation mass shooting: Boy from viral interview has bullet fragment removed from neck
Weston Halsne, 10, is on the path to recovery after a successful surgery to remove a bullet fragment from his neck after the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting.
Weston Halsne, 10, is on the path to recovery after a successful surgery to remove a bullet fragment from his neck after the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting.