Mom Of Annunciation Shooting Victim Gives Message To Lawmakers: "Are You Courageous Are You A Coward?"

By Ashley Grams, CBS Minnesota

September 5, 2025

The mother of a third grader who was shot during the attack on Annunciation Church recounted a painful week while calling on lawmakers to make a change.

"The trauma is palpable, and we are not OK," said Malia Kimbrell, speaking at Hennepin Healthcare on Thursday.

Kimbrell's daughter, 9-year-old Vivian St. Clair, was shot multiple times: twice in the back and once in the arm. Kimbrell says St. Clair hid under the pews, then followed a teacher to safety.

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