A shooting at a school in Minneapolis that left two children dead and 17 others injured is being investigated as an anti-Catholic hate crime, the FBI says. The FBI is investigating this shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics, FBI Director Kash Patel stated on social media. The two deceased children, aged 8 and 10, were victims during a morning Mass at the city's Annunciation Church.
The gunman, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, took his own life at the scene, according to police. Following the shooting, Pope Leo XIV expressed his sorrow, stating he was profoundly saddened by the attack. The police chief condemned the violence, highlighting the impact on innocent worshippers.
Details reveal the gunman opened fire with multiple firearms on children inside the church, with witnesses describing the chaos. A 10-year-old survivor recounted the heroism of a friend who shielded him during the attack. Authorities continue to gather evidence as the community mourns and seeks justice for the victims.
The gunman, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, took his own life at the scene, according to police. Following the shooting, Pope Leo XIV expressed his sorrow, stating he was profoundly saddened by the attack. The police chief condemned the violence, highlighting the impact on innocent worshippers.
Details reveal the gunman opened fire with multiple firearms on children inside the church, with witnesses describing the chaos. A 10-year-old survivor recounted the heroism of a friend who shielded him during the attack. Authorities continue to gather evidence as the community mourns and seeks justice for the victims.
