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Minneapolis Shooter Robin Westman Praised Hitler, Former Classmate Recalls

New York PostAugust 28, 20252 min6,094 views
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Disturbing Childhood Behavior

  • 💡 A former classmate, Josefina Sanchez, described Minneapolis shooter Robin Westman as "demonic" and "erratic" during their seventh-grade year.
  • 🗣️ Westman would reportedly raise his hand and say, "Praise Hitler," horrifying his peers.
  • ⚠️ Sanchez expressed regret, questioning if she could have prevented the tragedy by raising an alarm about his behavior.

Community Impact and Response

  • 💔 The shooter took his own life after opening fire in a church.
  • 😔 The community is deeply traumatized by the senseless attack and the loss of young lives.
  • 🙏 There is a commitment to stand together to protect children, schools, and houses of worship.
  • 💔 The deliberate act of violence is characterized as a sign of cruelty beyond comprehension.
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