MINNEAPOLIS ICU NURSE FACES HORROR AS
Tragic Shooting at Minneapolis School
On August 27, 2025, a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis killed two children—
8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski—
and injured about 18 others during a back-to-school Mass.
Critical Condition of a Young Victim
Among the injured is 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, who underwent emergency surgery.
“Her condition remains grave,” medical teams said, highlighting the severe impact on the community.
Personal Trauma Amid Crisis
Sophia’s mother, a pediatric ICU nurse, was treating victims at Hennepin County Medical Center before realizing her daughter was among them.
This “deeply personal trauma” reflects the event’s emotional toll.
Community Response and Call for Change
The community has shown support through fundraisers to help Sophia’s family. Leaders stress that “thoughts and prayers alone are not enough,”
urging action on gun violence and school safety.
