EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Diocese of Evansville has released an official statement on the shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and sent over a dozen to the hospital.

The statement says:

“The people of the Diocese of Evansville are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred on Aug. 27 at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Our hearts go out to the students, families and educators, and the entire parish community affected by this horrific act of violence.

While this tragedy did not occur within our own schools, it serves as a painful reminder of the importance of vigilance, compassion and care. The safety and well-being of our students remains our highest priority. We continue to review and reinforce our safety procedures for both

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