Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting Kills 2 Children, Injures 17

The tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, carried out by 23-year-old former student Robin Westman, resulted in the deaths of two children, Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski, and injuries to 14 others during a church service. Westman, who identified as transgender and changed his name from Roger to Robin in 2019, harbored violent fantasies and hatred toward various groups, expressing regret over their gender identity and posting messages calling for President Donald Trump's murder. Families of the victims have called for urgent action on mental health and gun violence, while authorities noted the locked church doors prevented a larger catastrophe. The incident has sparked controversy, with some media figures and commentators debating Westman's gender identity and political affiliations, including false claims linking him to pro-Trump views despite evidence to the contrary. Minneapolis police initially claimed no warning signs existed before the shooting, but reports reveal prior mental health interventions involving Westman years earlier. The media's handling of the shooter's identity and mental health background remains a contentious issue amid ongoing discussions about mental illness, gun control, and public safety.