Minneapolis School Shooting: Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crime Investigation

Tragic Attack at Annunciation Catholic Church

• 💔 A horrific shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis during a mass celebrating the first week of school.
• 🎯 The gunman, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, fired shots through the church windows, targeting children.
• 🕯️ Two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed, and 17 others were injured, including 14 children.

Investigation and Motives

• 🚨 Authorities are investigating the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics.
• ⚠️ Evidence suggests the attack was planned, with a wooden plank used to barricade side doors.
• 📝 A manifesto posted on social media by the suspect contained disturbing writings and has since been taken down.

Suspect and Evidence

• 🔫 The gunman, Robin Westman, died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and had no prior criminal history.
• 💻 A video uploaded to YouTube by the suspect, timed with the shooting, has been taken down but showed drawings of weapons and a church interior.
• ✝️ Disturbing writings on gun magazines included "Where is your god?" and "for the children," along with references to other mass shooters.

Official Response and Impact

• 🇺🇸 Flags across the country are flying at half-staff following President Trump's proclamation.
• 🙏 Governor Tim Walls called for thoughts and prayers, but also for action.
• 🔍 Law enforcement has obtained search warrants for the church and residences connected to the suspect.