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Tragedy Strikes Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis
8/28/2025, 2:14:32 AM
Overview of the Incident
On August 27, 2025, a mass shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a morning Mass marking the first week of classes. The shooter, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, opened fire through the church's stained-glass windows, killing two children aged 8 and 10 and injuring 17 others, including 14 children. The incident unfolded shortly before 8:30 a.m. local time, prompting a swift response from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Details of the Attack
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara described the shooting as a "deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshipping." Westman was armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, all of which were legally purchased. Witnesses reported hearing dozens of shots over several minutes, with one local resident estimating between 30 and 50 rounds fired. The shooter barricaded som
