Minnesota Community Grieves After Children Killed in Church Shooting

Community Mourning and Candlelight Vigil

• 🕯️ A candlelight vigil was held in Lynhurst Park, Minneapolis, to support families affected by a deadly church shooting.
• 🤝 The community expressed solidarity, aiming to wrap their arms around the grieving families.

The Attack at Annunciation Catholic School

• ⛪ Children at Annunciation Catholic School were attending mass when the attacker fired through church windows.
• 💔 Two children were tragically killed, and fourteen other children and three elderly parishioners were injured.
• 🔫 The assailant used a rifle, shotgun, and pistol before committing suicide.

Survivor's Account

• 😨 A 10-year-old boy described hiding under a pew, with a friend lying on top of him, who was subsequently hit by gunfire.

Suspect and Motives

• 🔍 Police are reviewing videos and notes left by the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman.
• 📝 Reports indicate the suspect's messages targeted various groups including children, Christians, Jews, Muslims, black people, Hispanic people, and Donald Trump.
• 🗣️ A disturbing note from the suspect stated, "I don't want to do it to spread a message. I do it to please myself."
• 🎓 Westman was a former graduate of the school where the attack occurred.
• 🚻 Legal records indicate the suspect changed their name from Robert to Robin, wishing to identify as a woman.