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Minneapolis shooter was obsessed with killing children, admired other shooters, U.S. attorney says

The 23-year-old shooter fired 116 rounds during Mass, killing two children and injuring 17 others; FBI classifies the attack as domestic terrorism motivated by hate.

  • A shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis left two children dead and 18 others injured, including 15 children, reported Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara.
  • The shooter, Robin Westman, was described as obsessed with killing children and had a fascination with this act, leaving writings expressing hatred toward many groups, as stated by Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson.
  • The incident is being investigated as domestic terrorism and a hate crime by the FBI, stated Director Kash Patel.
  • Survivors suffered various injuries, with some in critical condition; the attack's timing and locked doors helped save lives, police confirmed.
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CONAN Daily broke the news in on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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