Summary
A gunman opened fire at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a church service, killing two children and injuring 17 others before taking his own life. The shooter, in his early 20s, acted alone and had multiple weapons. The incident happened on the first day of school, with 14 of the injured being children.
Key Facts
- Two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed in the shooting.
- The gunman shot through church windows and then killed himself in the parking lot.
- The shooter was identified as Robin Westman, who acted alone and had no known extensive criminal history.
- Annunciation Catholic School started classes that day; it is located in the Windom neighborhood of Minneapolis.
- The school has 391 students enrolled, with about 20 students per class.
- President Trump addressed the incident on social media, stating that the FBI is involved and the White House is monitoring the situation.
- Nearby, another shooting occurred at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, but it is believed to be unrelated.
