what happened in minneapolis

In Minneapolis, on August 27, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic Church during a Mass that coincided with the start of the school year at the adjacent Annunciation Catholic School. A 23-year-old gunman named Robin Westman fired multiple guns through the church windows, killing two children aged 8 and 10, and injuring 17 others, including 14 children and three elderly parishioners. The shooter later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime aimed specifically at the Catholic community. Westman had legally obtained the weapons used in the attack, and authorities found additional firearms linked to him at nearby residences. The motive remains unclear, but authorities discovered a manifesto and videos related to the shooting. Community leaders, including the Minneapolis mayor and the Catholic Archbishop, expressed deep sorrow and highlighted the trauma inflicted on the victims and the community. Efforts to care for the injured are ongoing, with most expected to recover.