Police have identified Robin Westman as the suspect in the recent mass shooting that took place early Wednesday morning at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis
The incident killed two children and injured 17 others, including children who were attending the service.
Who is Robin Westman, suspect of Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis mass shooting and is he a transgender
Robin Westman uploaded this Youtube short hours before the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis pic.twitter.com/bnB0h2R7SJ
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BREAKING: The Minneapolis shooting suspect has been identified as Robin Westman.
The alleged shooter released multiple videos on social media, which showed that he clearly hated Christians. They have since been taken down.
"Where is your God?" read one mag.
Evil monster. pic.twitter.com/oyiCkqNwkw
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Authorities arrested Westman after linking him to the crime scene through surveillance and evidence.
Robin Westman identified as suspect in Catholic School mass shooting
Police have identified Robin Westman as the main suspect in the brutal mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Two people were left dead, while 17 others were injured as authorities quickly traced evidence and surveillance footage back to Westman. The shooting took place at Wednesday morning’s Mass around 8:30 a.m., with parishioners, including schoolchildren, in attendance. Law enforcement have since launched a federal investigation following the shooting, and they have taken Westman into custody after he previously attempted to flee. Westman reportedly died by self-inflicted gunshot at the scene, and he was armed with a rifle, shotgun, and handgun.
Charges and allegations
Robin Westman faces multiple charges, including three counts of murder and numerous counts of assault with a deadly weapon. Prosecutors have also accused him of targeting the congregation in a premeditated attack during the church service.
The suspected Minneapolis church shooter, Robin Westman, had a now-deleted YouTube channel with videos showing guns, a manifesto in Russian and English, and a church map. His content displayed extreme views, including pro-Russian, pro-Trans, pro-Communist, and anti-Trump,… pic.twitter.com/ESMCBj4H6M
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Minneapolis Annunciation Catholic School mass shooting
The mass shooting that erupted during a Wednesday morning back-to-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic School has seemingly left the community stunned and shaking local faith groups. The mass shooting led to the death of two children and one adult, with at least twenty others wounded. The attack was targeted against a peaceful religious gathering and intensified fears of violence in places once considered safe places.
Following the news about the attack, first responders swiftly acted to control the chaos and provided emergency care to the victims. The parish has closed its doors following the attack as city officials and church leaders coordinate support for affected families.
Hennepin Healthcare are treating 11 victims, including nine children, while Children’s Minnesota admitted five children for care.
Motive behind the attack
Authorities are still investigating the exact motive behind the attack after they discovered a disturbing manifesto linked to Robin Westman. The suspect posted a chilling 20-minute video on YouTube just hours before the attack, showing someone flipping through a red notebook filled with handwritten notes and gun schematics. The video was accompanied by maniacal laughter and smoke from a joint and also featured images of multiple firearms labelled with sinister phrases like “for the children” and “kill Donald Trump.” While police are not sure about the motive, the manifesto and video reveal a psychotic obsession with mass shooters and violent ideology.
His a now-deleted YouTube channel with videos showing guns, a manifesto in Russian and English, and a church map has since gone viral. His content displayed extreme views, including pro-Russian, pro-Trans, pro-Communist, and anti-Trump, anti-Christian and anti-Semitic messages.
The Minneapolis shooter's name is reported to be Robin Westman. Here is his written manifesto and video from @YouTube. @fitsnews pic.twitter.com/isDXHZHEFG
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Robin Westman biography and age
Robin Westman is a transgender suburban Minneapolis resident who was born a biological male and was recently named as the suspect in connection to a mass shooting. He was 23-years-old at the time of his death and had no known criminal history prior to the incident. He lived a low-profile life away from public attention. Although he has no background of violent tendencies, investigators are currently exploring personal and psychological factors that might have contributed to the attack.
Police identified the suspect’s mother, Mary Grace Westman, as an employee at the Annunciation school and while its unclear what position she held at the school, the church previously touted her five years of service in a 2021 Facebook post before her supposed retirement.
