NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — August 27
Aug 27, 2025
A recent tragedy strikes Minneapolis as a mass shooting at a Catholic school leaves two children dead and many injured, prompting community mourning and calls for action against gun violence. A fifth grader shares his emotional survival story, highlighting family bonds in crisis. Meanwhile, discussions surface on the stalled U.S.-India trade negotiations and the implications of imposing tariffs, alongside a deep dive into the ongoing complexities of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and shifting public sentiments on crime in American cities.
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Child Survivor's Firsthand Account
- A fifth grader described hiding under a pew as shots shattered stained-glass windows during a school mass.
- He said his friend Victor lay on top of him and was shot while saving him, illustrating kids' bravery and trauma.
Shooter Acted Deliberately From Outside
- Minneapolis police described the attack as deliberate and cowardly, with the shooter firing from outside into a church full of children.
- Investigators say the shooter took his own life and had no prior criminal history, complicating motive analysis.
FBI Labels Shooting Terrorism, Hate Crime
- FBI Director Cash Patel called the shooting a potential act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime against Catholics.
- Police recovered videos and writings from the shooter that referenced suicide, violent ideas, and an apology to family.