'We love you, you will always be with us', says father of Minneapolis shooting victim

Published: 8/28/2025
'We love you, you will always be with us', says father of Minneapolis shooting victim
Father of Fletcher, a victim of the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, mourns son's death in a heartfelt family statement outside the church. Describing Fletcher as a loving child fond of fishing, cooking, and sports, Jesse Merkel expressed grief over the loss. The devastated father laments the inability to witness his son's promising growth and cherishes memories of the wonderful young man Fletcher was destined to become.