Annunciation parent: 'Something has to be done'
Kacie Sharpe, whose son was sitting near Fletcher Merkel when he was fatally shot while attending mass at the Annunciation Catholic Church, stood outside the building on Wednesday during Vice President JD Vance's visit. She said, ?We do not need these weapons to protect ourselves. We do not need these weapons to hunt. We do not need them. They're for the military. ?. This is not OK. ?. This is a political problem. Something has to be done. My son lost his best friend in the world because these politicians won't do anything." Sharpe said they feel ?hopeless? that something will be done to prevent similar shootings in the future. ?We need something to be done.? Sharpe said an armed guard or armed teachers would not have prevented the Annunciation shooting from happening. She added her son misses his best friend and Fletcher was a great child.
Kacie Sharpe, whose son was sitting near Fletcher Merkel when he was fatally shot while attending mass at the Annunciation Catholic Church, stood outside the building on Wednesday during Vice President JD Vance's visit. She said, ?We do not need these weapons to protect ourselves. We do not need these weapons to hunt. We do not need them. They're for the military. ?. This is not OK. ?. This is a political problem. Something has to be done. My son lost his best friend in the world because these politicians won't do anything." Sharpe said they feel ?hopeless? that something will be done to prevent similar shootings in the future. ?We need something to be done.? Sharpe said an armed guard or armed teachers would not have prevented the Annunciation shooting from happening. She added her son misses his best friend and Fletcher was a great child.
JD Vance visits Annunciation Church a week after mass shooting
A week after a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured 21 other people, Vice President JD Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church to pay respect to the victims.
A week after a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured 21 other people, Vice President JD Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church to pay respect to the victims.
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JD Vance arrives at Annunciation Church [FULL]
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Annunciation Church to pay their respect to the victims.
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Annunciation Church to pay their respect to the victims.
'Bright colors' requested at funeral for Annunciation student Fletcher Merkel
A funeral service has been planned this weekend for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, one of the two children killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
A funeral service has been planned this weekend for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, one of the two children killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
Annunciation victim's dad calls into KDWB
Jesse Merkel, the father of Fletcher Merkel, called into Falen's radio show on KDWB on Tuesday. Jesse said one of Fletcher's favorite moments was when he got to be on the radio with Falen and Colt.
Jesse Merkel, the father of Fletcher Merkel, called into Falen's radio show on KDWB on Tuesday. Jesse said one of Fletcher's favorite moments was when he got to be on the radio with Falen and Colt.
Annunciation shooting: JD Vance visiting Minneapolis
Vice President JD Vance and his wife are visiting Minneapolis on Wednesday in the wake of the Annunciation mass shooting. The church is also holding a blood drive on Wednesday, which marks a week since two children were killed and more than a dozen others were injured.
Vice President JD Vance and his wife are visiting Minneapolis on Wednesday in the wake of the Annunciation mass shooting. The church is also holding a blood drive on Wednesday, which marks a week since two children were killed and more than a dozen others were injured.
Annunciation memorial site inspires community
As families grieve the aftermath of the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis, community members are making sure the victims aren?t forgotten or alone ? maintaining the memorial site and spreading love throughout the city.
As families grieve the aftermath of the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis, community members are making sure the victims aren?t forgotten or alone ? maintaining the memorial site and spreading love throughout the city.
Annunciation shooting moves community toward action
As Annunciation families are starting to grieve the unimaginable tragedy, community members are making sure the victims are not forgotten or alone.
As Annunciation families are starting to grieve the unimaginable tragedy, community members are making sure the victims are not forgotten or alone.
Rep. Omar holds Annunciation victim moment of silence
Rep. Ilhan Omar held a moment of silence on the House Floor Tuesday to honor the victims of the mass shooting at Annunciation Church in south Minneapolis.
Rep. Ilhan Omar held a moment of silence on the House Floor Tuesday to honor the victims of the mass shooting at Annunciation Church in south Minneapolis.
Twin Cities police increasing visibility during first week of school
In the wake of last week's mass shooting at Annunciation Church, police in Minneapolis and St. Paul are ramping up their presence at public and private schools in an effort to ease community concerns. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
In the wake of last week's mass shooting at Annunciation Church, police in Minneapolis and St. Paul are ramping up their presence at public and private schools in an effort to ease community concerns. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Minnesota mayors call for politically difficult assault weapons ban
Minnesota mayors representing almost 20% of the state's population are demanding a ban on assault weapons.
Minnesota mayors representing almost 20% of the state's population are demanding a ban on assault weapons.
MN mayors call for new gun regulations
In the wake of the mass shooting at Annunciation Church, a coalition of Twin Cities metro mayors, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, called for state leaders to give them the power to put firearm restrictions into effect.
In the wake of the mass shooting at Annunciation Church, a coalition of Twin Cities metro mayors, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, called for state leaders to give them the power to put firearm restrictions into effect.
President Trump: 'We have a big problem with school shootings'
President Donald Trump spoke with reporters Tuesday afternoon and addressed school security nationwide in the aftermath of last week's deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Church and Catholic School in Minneapolis.
President Donald Trump spoke with reporters Tuesday afternoon and addressed school security nationwide in the aftermath of last week's deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Church and Catholic School in Minneapolis.
Annunciation shooting: 3 students released from hospital
Three students hit by gunfire during the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School last week have been released from the hospital.
Three students hit by gunfire during the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School last week have been released from the hospital.
Annunciation shooting: Gov. Walz says he’ll call special session on gun legislation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he will call a special session on gun legislation after last week's mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he will call a special session on gun legislation after last week's mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.
Increased police patrols on first day of school
The Minneapolis Police Department is increasing patrols around area schools on Tuesday, which marks the first day of school. This comes after the Annunciation mass shooting last week. FOX 9's Se Kwon spoke with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara about the department's plans.
The Minneapolis Police Department is increasing patrols around area schools on Tuesday, which marks the first day of school. This comes after the Annunciation mass shooting last week. FOX 9's Se Kwon spoke with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara about the department's plans.
Twin Cities police increasing visibility during first week of school
In the wake of last week's mass shooting at Annunciation Church, St. Paul Police are ramping up their presence at public and private schools, in an effort to ease community concerns.
In the wake of last week's mass shooting at Annunciation Church, St. Paul Police are ramping up their presence at public and private schools, in an effort to ease community concerns.
Extra patrols set as kids head back to school in MN
In the wake of the Annunciation school shooting, extra patrols will be out at Twin Cities school.
In the wake of the Annunciation school shooting, extra patrols will be out at Twin Cities school.
Students rally at State Capitol to end gun violence
Students rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol to call for legislation to help stop gun violence. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Students rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol to call for legislation to help stop gun violence. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Community rallies, marches for Annunciation victims
The community rallied Labor Day for the victims of the Annunciation shooting, calling for an end to gun violence. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
The community rallied Labor Day for the victims of the Annunciation shooting, calling for an end to gun violence. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.