Massacre at Minneapolis Church: Children Gunned Down During Mass!

2025-08-28 00:00:11.889

A horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning left two children dead and seventeen others injured. The shooter, identified as Robin Westman (formerly Robert Westman), attacked the church during morning Mass, targeting children celebrating the start of the school year. Westman, who had previously attended the school, used a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, firing 50-100 shots and deploying pepper spray through the stained-glass windows. Police Chief Brian O’Hara stated that Westman deliberately blocked the church doors to prevent children from escaping. Westman later died by suicide. The incident prompted strong reactions, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejecting “thoughts and prayers” and calling for stronger action on gun violence. Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda called for an end to gun violence, and Pope Leo XIV expressed profound sorrow. A 10-year-old survivor recounted how his friend saved his life by shielding him. A video reportedly posted by Westman prior to the shooting mentioned a Texas Republican congressional candidate, Brandon Herrera, who condemned the attack. The shooting occurred just two months after the killing of Minnesota state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.