Shooting during a Catholic school Mass in Minneapolis kills two children (8, 10) and injures 17. FBI investigating as possible hate crime. Community responds.
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Incident Overview: Mass Shooting during School Mass
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Casualties and Injuries Report
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Suspect Profile and Investigation Status
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Community and Leadership Response
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Trauma Support and Future Measures
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Image Credits & References
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1. Incident Overview: Mass Shooting during School Mass
On the morning of August 27, 2025, during a school-year opening Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, a shooter opened fire through the church’s side windows using multiple firearms. Authorities described the incident as “absolutely incomprehensible.”People.comABC NewsStar Tribune
2. Casualties and Injuries Report
Two children, ages 8 and 10, were killed in the attack. Seventeen others were injured, including 14 children and three elderly parishioners. All injured were expected to survive.FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. PaulPeople.com
3. Suspect Profile and Investigation Status
The shooter was identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot. The firearms used—rifle, shotgun, pistol—were legally acquired. The FBI is investigating the event as a potential hate crime or domestic terrorism.FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. PaulThe Washington PostPeople.com
4. Community and Leadership Response
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Governor Tim Walz, the FBI, and the Pope all expressed condolences. Mayor Frey emphasized that “thoughts and prayers are not enough,” reigniting calls for gun-control reform.People.com더 타임스El País
5. Trauma Support and Future Measures
The school mobilized counseling services immediately. Plans are underway to enhance emergency protocols and support community healing, driven by the sentiment that “prayer alone is not sufficient.”People.com
6. Image Credits & References
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Images: Police response, parents comforting children (AP, Star Tribune)
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AP NewsAP News
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Washington PostThe Washington Post
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People.comPeople.com
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