Transgender Minneapolis Shooter Kills 2 Children, Injures 17, Then Dies

Robin Westman, a 23-year-old transgender individual, carried out a mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis, killing two children and wounding 17 others before dying by suicide. Westman left behind a handwritten manifesto expressing deep regret and ambivalence about his gender identity, stating he was "tired of being trans" and wished he had "never brain-washed" himself. The manifesto revealed his struggles with gender expression and identity, as well as violent fantasies and disturbing references, including praise for the Sandy Hook massacre. Authorities confirmed Westman legally purchased the firearms used in the attack, and the FBI is investigating the incident as domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics. Westman's mother had previously worked as a secretary at the school, adding a personal connection to the tragedy. The shooting has prompted responses from public figures and raised discussions about transgender issues and violence in the U.S.