Overview

• Authorities say two children were killed and multiple others were wounded when a gunman fired through church windows during a school Mass in Minneapolis, with news reports putting the injured at 17, and the shooter died by suicide at the scene.
• The FBI identified the suspect as Robin Westman, a male born as Robert Westman, noting a prior legal name change as agents lead the inquiry.
• Journals and videos attributed to the suspect include anti‑religious and antisemitic statements, threats against President Donald Trump, and an entry saying he was "tired of being trans," according to published reports.
• Media and public figures clashed over framing, with Fox’s Kennedy arguing the issue was mental illness rather than gender identity and Stephen King urging a focus on gun access in comments responding to Elon Musk.
• Conservative outlets criticized mainstream coverage for downplaying the suspect’s transgender identification, while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey warned against vilifying the trans community as the investigation continues.