Mass Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic School Leaves Two Dead

The FBI is investigating a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis that killed two children and injured 17 others as an anti-Catholic hate crime and domestic terrorism. The 23-year-old attacker, Robin Westman, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene. The attack occurred during a Mass celebration at Annunciation Church, where the attacker fired dozens of shots through the windows using three firearms. The motive is still under investigation, but authorities have found a note scheduled to be published online by Westman at the time of the shooting. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed condolences and noted the incident was 'all too common' in the US.

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made an emotional plea following a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, where two children were killed during a Mass marking the first week of school. The mayor called for love rather than hatred in the wake of the tragedy. Witnesses described the shooting, with one fifth-grader recounting how a friend shielded him from gunfire and was shot in the back. The police characterized the shooting as a 'deliberate act of violence,' with the gunman firing through windows during the church service.

A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a Mass to mark the first week of school, resulting in the deaths of at least two children. A fifth grader, Weston Halsne, recounted that a friend shielded him from gunfire and was shot in the back as they hid under the pews. The incident was described by police as a 'deliberate act of violence.' Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed the community, urging support for the grieving families. Witnesses described hearing 'sporadic' gunfire that lasted for 'several minutes.' The article also includes reactions from the community and details about the reunification of parents and children after the shooting.

A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a Mass to mark the first week of school, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuring 17 others. The incident is described as a 'deliberate act of violence.' A fifth-grader, Weston Halsne, recounted how a friend shielded him from gunfire and was shot in the back as they hid under pews. The school's principal, Matthew DeBoer, made an emotional plea remembering the children who died. The article also includes details about the aftermath, with parents and children reuniting at a designated area, showing distress and relief.

A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, resulting in the deaths of at least two children and injuring 17 others. The shooter, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting took place during a start-of-school Mass, with witnesses describing the chaos and horror as shots were fired through the church's stained-glass windows. The community is in shock, with local leaders and officials calling for action to curb gun violence.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed the community after a deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, where at least two children were killed during a Mass to mark the first week of school. The shooting was described as a 'deliberate act of violence.' A fifth-grader, Weston Halsne, recounted how a friend shielded him from gunfire and was shot in the back as they hid under the pews. The community came together to support the grieving families, with parents and children reuniting at a designated area after the shooting. Witnesses described hearing 'sporadic' gunfire that lasted for 'several minutes.'

A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a Mass to mark the first week of school, resulting in at least two children being killed. The shooter has been contained, and there is no active threat to the community. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been briefed on the situation, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has urged the community to support the grieving families. Witnesses described hearing sporadic gunfire that lasted for several minutes, and a fifth-grader recounted how a friend shielded him from the gunfire but was shot in the back.

A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a Mass to mark the first week of school, resulting in the deaths of at least two children. The shooting was described as a 'deliberate act of violence.' A fifth grader, Weston Halsne, reported that a friend shielded him from gunfire and was shot in the back. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey urged the community to support the grieving families. The shooting has caused significant distress, with parents and families waiting to reunite with their children in a reunification area.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reacts to a mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, where two children were killed during mass. He calls for love and an end to hatred in the wake of the tragedy.

A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a Mass to mark the first week of school, resulting in at least two deaths and 17 injuries. The principal, Matthew DeBoer, made an emotional plea remembering the children who died. A fifth grader, Weston Halsne, recounted how a friend shielded him from gunfire but was shot in the back. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed the community, urging support for the grieving families. The shooting was described as a "deliberate act of violence."

A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a Mass to mark the first week of school, resulting in the deaths of at least two children. Witnesses described hearing sporadic gunfire that lasted several minutes. A fifth grader, Weston Halsne, recounted how a friend shielded him from the gunfire but was shot in the back. The police described the shooting as a deliberate act of violence. Parents and families reunited with their children after the incident, with footage showing distraught people hugging and crying.

A 13-year-old boy, Endre Gunter, has been identified as one of the 17 people injured in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. The shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, a transgender woman, opened fire during a back-to-school Mass, killing two children aged 8 and 10. Westman was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and had posted videos on YouTube before the attack, including a manifesto expressing admiration for the Sandy Hook massacre. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a hate crime and act of domestic terrorism targeting Catholics.

A 23-year-old woman, Robin W. Westman, opened fire on a Catholic school in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others. Westman had previously attended the school and her mother had worked there. The motive behind the attack is unclear, but Westman's social media history showed a mix of anger and grievance. Conservative activists have used the attack to portray transgender people as violent, prompting Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to urge against scapegoating the trans community.

A 23-year-old former student, identified as Robin Westman, opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others. The attacker died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The F.B.I. is investigating the incident as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics. The motive is still unknown. Local officials, including the mayor and governor, expressed shock and grief over the incident.