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Annunciation shooting victim’s funeral held Sun.

Hundreds gather for funeral for Annunciation shooting victim
A funeral is underway for Fletcher Merkel, the 8-year-old boy killed in the Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. The gathering, which is taking place at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church,
Annunciation shooting victim Fletcher Merkel honored at funeral [FULL]
Annunciation Church and School student Fletcher Merkel was remembered at a memorial service on Sunday at St. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Merkel was one of two students killed in the Aug. 27 mass shooting.
Children’s Minnesota releases its last Annunciation shooting victim from hospital
Lydia Kaiser’s family says she has additional surgery coming; Sophia Forchas still at HCMC in critical condition.
Annunciation Church shooting victim released from Children's Hospital
MINNEAPOLIS — Lydia Kaiser, the 12-year-old who was injured in the Annunciation Church shooting while shielding a younger student, has been released from the hospital, according to a spokesperson with Children's Minnesota. The spokesperson confirmed Saturday that all seven of the children admitted to the hospital had been discharged.
Annunciation Church pastor speaks at Fletcher Merkel's funeral
Annunciation Church Pastor Dennis Zehren spoke Sunday at the funeral for Fletcher Merkel, one of two students killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.
Life of Annunciation shooting victim Fletcher Merkel celebrated in Minneapolis
Family and loved ones of Fletcher Merkel are gathered in Minneapolis to celebrate his life on Sunday afternoon. The 8-year-old boy was one of two children killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church last month.
Funeral for Fletcher Merkel, boy killed in Annunciation Church shooting
Both the visitation and funeral were held at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis.
Annunciation student Fletcher Merkel remembered at funeral
A community mourned and celebrated the life of Annunciation Catholic School student Fletcher Merkel on Sunday at a funeral service at St. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Merkel was one of two students killed in a mass shooting at the church on Aug.

The shooting at Annunciation Church and its aftermath: 10 days of images

The old saying is that a picture is worth a thousand words. But pictures are more than that. They bring you to a place, even ...
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Annunciation pastor calls first Sunday Mass after church shooting a ‘humble beginning’

Recalling the fear and the cries from students, parents and school staff to “get low, stay down, stay down, don’t get up” as ...

3 more children injured in the Annunciation Church shooting: Police

As Minneapolis public schools are set to start the first day of classes, police confirm three more children were injured in ...
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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.
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VIDEO: Mother of Annunciation Church shooting victim gives statement Thursday

The mother of a girl who was injured in the Annunciation Church shooting is scheduled to give a statement at Hennepin ...

Taste of Greece raising money for Annunciation Catholic Church

This weekend marks the annual Taste of Greece festival hosted by St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church. This year, the church is ...
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Annunciation Church shooting: Who was Robin Westman?

A suspect armed with a rifle, shotgun and a pistol fired through church windows during a mass celebrating the first week of ...