Minnesota School Shooting Kills 2 Injures 17 Sparks Gun Law Calls

Paige Bueckers, star rookie of the Dallas Wings and a Minnesota native, has called for stricter gun laws following a tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis that killed two children and wounded 17 others. The 23-year-old shooter, Robin Westman, fired through church windows during a morning Mass before taking their own life. Bueckers expressed her hope that parents no longer have to fear sending their kids to school or attending church, emphasizing the ongoing issue of gun violence and the lack of effective action. Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and other WNBA figures also condemned the violence, highlighting how children now train for active shooters rather than natural disasters, and calling the situation a societal indictment. The incident has deeply affected the local community and sports world, with teams and players offering prayers and support to victims and families. Authorities noted Minnesota's gun laws allow rifles and shotguns to be purchased without permits, adding to the ongoing debate about gun control.