2025-08-29 00:00:31.942

During a school assembly at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, a shooting occurred on the third day of the new school year. Approximately 200 students, teachers, and parents were present when gunfire erupted, shattering the windows of the church. Amidst the chaos, children scrambled for cover, with one student shielding a friend and being shot in the back. A youth minister called her husband to say goodbye as the shooting continued for several minutes, with witnesses reporting as many as 50 shots fired. Two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed, and 17 others sustained injuries, ranging from young children to elderly parishioners. The shooter, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, was found dead behind the church from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. While Westman's mother had previously worked at the church, no motive for the shooting has been established.

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.

2025-08-27 18:00:44.741

Robin Westman, in his early 20s, opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church during morning mass, killing two children and injuring at least 17 others. Police are investigating videos possibly posted by Westman showing gun magazines scrawled with "kill Donald Trump" and "for the children." The videos also contained diary entries in English and Russian, along with images of weapons and an apparent obsession with mass shooters, including Adam Lanza. Westman, armed with a rifle, shotgun, and handgun, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting took place during a back-to-school mass and the gunman barricaded the doors, trapping students and staff inside before opening fire.

2025-08-12 06:00:49.424

Austin police reported a gunman opened fire in a Target parking lot, resulting in the deaths of two adults and a child. The suspect, a man in his 30s with a history of mental health issues, stole two cars during his escape, eventually being apprehended by police using a Taser. The shooting occurred around 2:15 p.m., with police finding three victims at the scene. One adult and a child were pronounced dead at the scene, while another adult died at the hospital. A fourth person sustained a minor injury unrelated to the shooting. The suspect was apprehended approximately 20 miles away in south Austin. Police Chief Lisa Davis expressed condolences to the victims' families and stated that the motive remains under investigation. The incident occurred during the busy back-to-school shopping season, prompting Target to offer grief counseling to its employees and express devastation over the event. Witnesses described their shock and relief at narrowly escaping the tragedy.

2025-08-07 12:00:45.844

A sergeant shot five soldiers at Fort Stewart, one of the country's largest Army bases, before being tackled by other troops. The shooter, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, used a personal handgun. The injured soldiers are stable and expected to recover. The motive remains unclear, but Radford had recently faced charges of DUI and running a red light. The incident prompted a brief lockdown. The Army is investigating, and the FBI is assisting. This shooting follows a history of violence on U.S. military bases, including the 2009 Fort Hood shooting and others.

2025-06-10 18:00:33.974

A former student opened fire at a school in Graz, Austria, on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to numerous others. The 21-year-old assailant, who had no prior police record, used two legally owned firearms before taking his own life. Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker declared three days of national mourning. The school was evacuated swiftly by police, and security was restored within 17 minutes. The attacker's motive remains unknown. The incident is considered the deadliest attack in Austria's post-World War II history.