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Two Children Killed in Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting as Police Probe Suspect’s Online Trail

Police are examining online posts tied to Robin Westman for motive.

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A K-9 dog searches a front yard, after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 27.
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Overview

  • Police said gunfire during morning mass at Annunciation Catholic Church and School left at least two children dead and about 17 people injured, many of them minors.
  • Authorities identified the suspect as Robin (also reported as Robert) Westman, and investigators noted no extensive criminal history.
  • Officials said the attacker brought a rifle, a shotgun and a pistol to the scene.
  • Investigators are reviewing videos and photos linked to Westman that appeared before the attack, showing firearms, magazines with taunting messages and a target board with an image of Jesus.
  • Reporters documented weapons and materials bearing tributes to other mass shooters and antisemitic slogans, and police are working to authenticate the posts and determine motive; media reports say Westman shot themself in the school parking lot.