Summary
A shooting occurred at a Minneapolis church during a Mass to mark the start of the school year, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuries to 17 people. The shooter, Robin Westman, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities are investigating the attack as a potential hate crime and act of domestic terrorism.
Key Facts
- The shooting took place at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis during a Mass celebration.
- Two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed, and 17 other people were injured, including 14 children and 3 adults.
- The shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, fired from outside the church using multiple firearms.
- Westman died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Police found additional firearms linked to Westman at three locations.
- The FBI is investigating the incident as domestic terrorism and a hate crime against Catholics.
- Westman had no prior criminal record and legally owned the firearms used.
- Videos and writings from Westman were found, detailing plans for the attack and referencing past mass shootings.
