MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOL SHOOTING INVESTIGATED AS DOMESTIC TERRORISM

MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOL SHOOTING INVESTIGATED AS DOMESTIC TERRORISM

The United States is once again reeling from a tragic act of violence after a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis left the nation in shock. The attack, which occurred on the morning of August 27, 2025, claimed the lives of two children aged eight and ten, and left 17 others injured—including 14 children and three elderly parishioners. The assailant, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, reportedly entered the school premises during a church service and opened fire before taking his own life.

Federal authorities, including the FBI, have now classified the incident as a potential case of domestic terrorism and are investigating whether it was motivated by religious hate, given that the attack specifically targeted a Catholic institution. Officials stated that the firearms used were legally purchased, raising renewed debates about gun control laws and public safety.

This tragedy has shaken Minneapolis and the wider U.S., particularly as schools had only just reopened for the fall session. Parents and community members gathered outside the school grounds in anguish, demanding both justice and stronger preventive measures. Mental health support centers have since been set up for grieving families and survivors.

President Trump has ordered national flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims, while Minnesota Governor Tim Walz described the attack as "an unspeakable assault on our children and our values." Religious leaders across the country have also called for unity, prayer, and resilience in the face of such hatred.

As investigations continue, the Minneapolis community and the entire nation mourn this devastating loss while grappling with the larger issues of domestic extremism and gun violence that continue to threaten American society.

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