Minneapolis Shooting: Stories of Bravery and Heartache Emerge
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Shooting at a Catholic Church: A shooting occurred at a Catholic church in Minneapolis on August 28, 2025.
Flags at Half-Staff: The flags at the Washington Monument were flown at half-staff in response to the shooting.
Shooter: The shooter was identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman.
Details of the Attack: Westman fired 116 rifle rounds through the church’s stained-glass windows. Surveillance video showed the shooter never entered the church and did not see the children inside.
Shooter’s Death: Westman died by suicide after the shooting. They were armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol.
Calls for Gun Safety: the shooting has led to renewed calls for gun safety legislation, but it might potentially be arduous to pass in Minnesota due to partisan divisions.
Shooter’s Motive: The shooter showed hate for almost all. (Further details on this are likely in the article, but not provided in this excerpt).
Law Enforcement Response: The image shows law enforcement officers gathered outside the church’s school.