November 03, 2025
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Second ambush reported at Minneapolis church

A second ambush was reported outside a Minneapolis Catholic church when would-be robbers staged an attack around 6:20 p.m. Saturday during evening Mass, police said. The suspects fled before officers arrived, neither victim required medical treatment, and police remained on-site for the rest of Saturday’s Mass and provided extra security on Sunday.

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📌 Key Facts

  • MPD reports the Saturday incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. during evening Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic church.
  • The incident was described in coverage as churchgoers being targeted again by bandits, indicating a repeat attack on the congregation.
  • Suspects fled the scene before officers arrived.
  • Two victims were reported; neither required medical treatment.
  • Police remained on site for the remainder of Saturday’s Mass and provided extra security on Sunday.

📰 Sources (2)

Minneapolis Catholic churchgoers targeted again by bandits
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson) November 03, 2025
New information:
  • Exact time: MPD reports the Saturday incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. during evening Mass.
  • Police remained on-site for the rest of Saturday’s Mass and provided extra security on Sunday.
  • Neither victim required medical treatment; suspects fled before officers arrived.