Minneapolis shooter’s identity revealed.
A morning meant for peace and prayer turned into a nightmare as violence erupted inside a quiet Catholic school.
Devastating incident explained.
Annunciation Catholic School, founded in 1923, serves nearly 400 students from pre-K through eighth grade.
The massacre happened during mass—a moment that should have symbolized safety and faith.
Bullets tore through stained glass windows as terrified children scrambled for cover during a Wednesday morning mass.
Two students—just eight and ten years old—lost their lives in the hail of gunfire, while at least 17 others were injured.
Survivors described “screaming everywhere” and “people hiding under pews” as gunfire shattered the sanctuary.
Officers arrived within minutes, but by then, the damage was catastrophic.
When the shooting stopped, they found the attacker dead at the rear of the church.
Families now question how violence found its way into a school many considered a second home.
Investigation details unraveled.
Investigators say the shooter carried a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol—all legally purchased.
Authorities believe the gunman barricaded doors with two-by-fours, likely to trap victims inside.
A disturbing online manifesto was uncovered, detailing plans for a “devastating tragedy” at Annunciation Catholic School.
The shooter allegedly posted a now-deleted 20-minute video showing sketches of a church being stabbed and murmuring, “I’m going to kill myself.”
The writings included chilling phrases like, “Attacking a large group of kids coming in from recess is my best plan.”
Gun parts featured engravings of other mass shooters’ names, along with a threat directed at former President Donald Trump.
Troubling bacstory highlighted.
In the shooter’s writings, there were confessions of isolation and confusion about identity.
One passage read: “I don’t want to dress girly all the time, but I guess sometimes I like it. I know I’m not a woman but don’t feel like a man.”
Another chilling line stated: “I really like my outfit. I think I want to wear something like this for my shooting.”
Court records show a legal name change filed in 2019, citing gender identity as the reason.
The petition was signed by the mother, who previously worked at the very school targeted.
The request was granted in January 2020, marking the beginning of a new identity—at least on paper.
Shooter’s identity disclosed.
Officials have now identified the shooter as Robin Westman, a transgender woman formerly known as Robert.
Westman’s mother was an employee at the school until her retirement in 2021—a fact that adds an eerie layer to the tragedy.
After the revelation, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey urged the public to reject transphobic rhetoric and focus on the victims.
“Kids died today. This needs to be about them,” Frey said during a press conference.
Investigation intensifies as community mourns.
The attack has reignited America’s fierce debate over gun control, gender identity, and mental health.
Authorities continue to analyze online videos showing rifles and ominous captions hinting at “going for as long as I can.”
Vigils are planned across Minneapolis as parents and children struggle to comprehend the horror.
Some voices call for depoliticizing the tragedy, while others turn it into a cultural battleground.
Police are probing every detail, from the barricaded doors to the shooter’s manifesto, for clues about motive.
Why this school? Why these children? Authorities are still searching for answers that may never bring peace.
For now, one haunting truth remains: innocence was shattered inside a sacred space—and the scars will last forever.