Summary
Two students were killed and over a dozen children were injured during a shooting at a church in Minneapolis. The shooter, identified as Robin Westman, fired into the church but did not enter it. The incident has sparked discussions on gun violence and mental health.
Key Facts
- An 8-year-old boy named Fletcher and a 10-year-old girl named Harper were killed in the shooting.
- The shooter, Robin Westman, was 23 years old and fired 116 rounds from outside the church.
- Surveillance showed the shooter did not enter the building or see the children.
- Fifteen children and three older parishioners were injured; one child is in critical condition.
- Westman had a history of expressing hate-filled ideologies and a fascination with mass shootings.
- The shooting has led to renewed discussions on gun safety and mental health issues.
- Authorities are still investigating the motive and found writings from the shooter without finding more weapons.
