Summary
A shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis resulted in two children dead and 18 others injured. The FBI described the attack as motivated by hate-filled ideology, but analysts say the shooter's profile shows admiration for mass violence and gaining attention. The shooter reportedly showed influence from various extremist ideas without a clear ideological motive.
Key Facts
- The shooting occurred at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Two children were killed, and 18 other children and adults were injured.
- The shooter, a 23-year-old, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- The FBI described the attack as motivated by hate-filled ideology.
- Analysts found the shooter's materials showed admiration for mass shooters and violence.
- The shooter's online activities included videos and writings in different languages and symbols.
- The shooter expressed various extremist views, including anti-religious and anti-police sentiments.
- There was no clear single ideology motivating the attack, according to analysts.
