A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, resulting in the deaths of two children, aged 8 and 10, and injuries to nine others, with 11 patients admitted to Hennepin Healthcare. The shooter, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, was neutralized by police after firing 50 to 100 shots through stained-glass windows during a morning Mass. Authorities confirmed Westman had a manifesto with disturbing writings under review, and court records from 2020 indicate a legal name change from Robert to Robin, signed by Westman’s mother, citing identification as female. This incident has drawn attention due to the shooter’s reported transgender identity, sparking discussions online. The Minneapolis Police Department, led by Chief Brian O’Hara, continues to investigate the motive, with no final determination announced. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem noted the shooter’s claimed transgender status, while Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized focusing on the victims rather than community vilification. This event marks the latest in a series of school shootings, with the K-12 School Shooting Database reporting over 320 incidents in 2025 so far. Historical data on mass shootings suggests transgender perpetrators are rare, with estimates from various research groups indicating less than 0.5% of such incidents involve transgender individuals over the past decade. The investigation remains active, with further details expected as evidence is analyzed.
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