Sen. Klobuchar speaks out after shooting at Minneapolis church

Incident Overview - A horrific school shooting occurred in Minneapolis at a Catholic school serving pre-K through 8th grade [2][6] - The shooting took place during an all-school mass at the church next door to the school [2][6] - The shooter is deceased, but details about the motive and the type of gun used are still emerging [8][9] Impact on Community - Children witnessed the shooting, with some seeing their friends being shot [2][3] - The community is experiencing a ripple effect, similar to other mass shootings across the nation [11][13] - The incident has led to the cancellation of a city council meeting in Minneapolis [11] Political & Legal Implications - The senator emphasizes the need for better national laws on assault weapons [14][15] - Existing bipartisan measures are insufficient to prevent such incidents [10] - The senator advocates for continued work on school safety issues, but acknowledges the challenge posed by widespread gun access [15][16] Response & Support - First responders and police were immediately on the scene [3] - The injured children were taken to nearby hospitals, including Children's Hospital [4] - The White House administration has not yet reached out, but coordination with the mayor and police chief is underway [17][18]