A year after Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, documents detail swift response, little on motive
Summary
Documents released one year after the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis describe the fast response by law enforcement officers. The attacker, Robin Westman, killed two children and wounded 21 others before taking his own life, but the documents give little information about why the attack happened.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred on August 27, 2025, at a Catholic church and school in Minneapolis.
- Robin Westman, aged 23, was armed with multiple guns, knives, smoke bombs, and ammunition.
- Eight-year-old Fletcher Merkel and ten-year-old Harper Moyski were killed in the attack.
- At least 21 children and adults were wounded.
- Westman died by suicide at the scene.
- Police arrived about three and a half minutes after the first report.
- Officers found a chaotic scene with victims inside the church and shell casings around the area.
- Officers provided immediate first aid, helping some victims before hospital arrival.
- The released files include nearly 1,500 photos and many pages of reports, but reveal little about the attacker’s motive.
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