Minneapolis Catholic school gunman ID'd as Robin (Robert) M. Westman

Robin Westman, a transgender individual in his early 20s, fatally shot two children and injured 17 others during a back-to-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. The attack, executed through stained glass windows at 8:30 a.m., targeted a religious gathering.

Westman, armed with a rifle, shotgun, and handgun, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. YouTube videos, possibly linked to Westman, displayed gun magazines marked “kill Donald Trump” and “for the children,” alongside a notebook with erratic writings and gun diagrams, suggesting premeditation.

Minnesota records confirm Robert Westman legally changed his name to Robin on January 6, 2020, via a Dakota County court order, with no medical gender transition noted.

Police found no prior record of Westman, according to Chief Brian O’Hara. Videos also revealed an obsession with mass shooters, including Adam Lanza. The attack’s motive remains under investigation, with the targeted nature against a Catholic institution raising questions about ideological drivers.