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WNBA Stars Call for Stronger Gun Laws After Minneapolis School-Church Shooting

Police say two children were killed and 17 others were wounded at Annunciation during morning Mass.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the attacker as 23-year-old former student Robin Westman, who was later killed.
  • Police said 17 people were injured, including 14 children, with some in critical condition, and that Westman carried three firearms during the attack.
  • Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers urged lawmakers to enact stricter gun measures in remarks before a game.
  • Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham posted prayers for the community, and Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve called the violence an indictment of society, with the Lynx and Timberwolves issuing a joint statement.
  • News reports cited a CNN tally marking the incident as the 44th U.S. school shooting this year.