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Fletcher Merkel

Case from Minneapolis, MN dated Aug 27, 2025

Victim Details

Fletcher Merkel

Male

White / Caucasian

Minneapolis

MN

2025-08-27

8

Fletcher

Merkel

07/05/2026

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On a late summer morning, the peace of a Minneapolis community was shattered by an act of violence that claimed the life of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, a White/Caucasian male. The tragic events unfolded on August 27, 2025, within the sacred walls of Annunciation Catholic Church, where students and parishioners had gathered for the first school Mass of the year. Young Fletcher, a student at the adjoining Annunciation Catholic School, was among the attendees when a shooter opened fire on the congr ...
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  • AP News: Gov. Tim Walz to call special session on gun laws after Minneapolis school shooting
  • Families of 2 children killed in Minneapolis school shooting share statements: "Give your kids an extra hug"
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