In a community already shaken by unimaginable violence, the family of 10-year-old Harper Moyski has confirmed that she was the second student killed in a mass shooting inside Minneapolis’s Annunciation Catholic Church on August 27, 2025. The announcement, made by her distraught parents, came just days after the devastating attack that took place during a school Mass attended by children and families.

Harper was just 10 years old — a bright, joyful child deeply loved by her family and community. Her parents described their grief in public statements, emphasizing how her laughter, kindness, and spirit touched everyone who knew her. In the same attack, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel was also killed, and many others were wounded.

The shooting, carried out by a 23-year-old former student and investigated as a hate crime and mass violence incident, left children and adults wounded — many as young as six — and stunned the Minneapolis community.

In the weeks and months that followed, Harper’s life and memory have been honored in multiple ways. Hundreds gathered at memorials and celebrations of life, sharing stories of her spark, confidence, and “light in the dark.” Her family and community have called for action to address gun violence, emphasizing that no family should endure the loss of a child in such senseless circumstances.

As Minneapolis continues to grieve, calls for healing and meaningful change echo from family members, lawmakers, and advocates — a reminder of the deep, human cost behind every statistic and headline.

Harper’s life may have been cut tragically short, but her memory lives on in the hearts of those who loved her and in the community that continues to seek answers and action. 🕊️