A youth minister was inside the pews during Mass at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning when a shooter opened fire .

"I just wish I could have done more. No innocent life should have been taken in the house of God," said Ellie Mertens, youth minister at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.

Mertens was among the teachers, faculty and students who helped save lives.

"Our staff person who lays down her life every day for kids had to literally do it, holding kids' hands, praying, 'Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,' just keep them safe," said Darby Voeks.

Mertens quickly called Voeks, her supervisor at Crosstown Young Life.

"Sped over here from just a few blocks away, and we rushed into the gym where we were trying to help parents and kids reunite," said Voeks.

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