US EditionFBI Probes Minnesota School Shooting as Domestic Terrorism and Anti-Catholic Hate Crime
The shooter, armed with three legally purchased firearms, killed two children and injured 17 others during Mass, with the FBI labeling the attack domestic terrorism and a hate crime.
- On Wednesday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it is investigating the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota, as domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics.
- Investigators noted online posts and a manifesto that linked a YouTube account to Robin Westman, revealing weapons, a church drawing, anti-Christian messages, and planning timed to the attack at Annunciation School, where Westman had past ties and discussed identity matters in filings and earlier posts.
- Investigators recovered videos and a manifesto showing the shooter planning the attack and seized legally purchased rifle, shotgun and pistol from residences linked to the suspect.
- In response, Gov. Tim Walz ordered flags at half-staff and said `Minnesota is heartbroken by the senseless shooting that took place this morning`; Catholic schools in Minnesota review safety plans while state and local support resources assist those impacted.
- Analysts cautioned that nationwide, more than 140 school shootings in 2025 frame a crisis; opinions vary on motive while MAGA social media and officials debate transgender issues.
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