Gun violence in the United States is more than just a statistic — it is an epidemic that leaves lasting psychological scars, especially on children. The recent tragedies in Minneapolis and Washington, D.C., serve as stark reminders that no community is truly safe.
On Aug. 27, during a morning Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, a gunman shot and killed two children and injured at least 17 others, many of whom were students ages 6 to 15.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for concrete action, condemning “thoughts and prayers,” and pointed out that “These kids were literally praying” before the violence occurred. The psychological impact on the surviving children is profound—trauma experts warn of long-term anxiety, regression, and post-traumatic stress…