Minneapolis, MN – A horrific mass shooting unfolded at Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, during a morning Mass marking the first week of the school year. The attack claimed the lives of two children, aged 8 and 10, and left 17 others injured, 14 of whom are children. The shooter, a 20-year-old male dressed in white clothing, opened fire through the church windows before taking his own life, according to Minneapolis police. This was literally a MASS Shooting!
The shooting occurred around 8:15 a.m. local time at Annunciation Catholic Church, adjacent to the school, which serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara described the incident as a “deliberate act of violence against children and worshippers.” The suspect, armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, approached the side of the church and fired dozens of rounds through the windows, targeting children and worshippers seated in the pews during the all-school Mass.
“It’s an incomprehensible act of cowardice,” Chief O’Hara said during a press conference. He confirmed the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the church parking lot. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity but noted he had no extensive known criminal history. The motive for the attack remains under investigation.
Of the 17 injured, 14 are children, with two in critical condition, according to police reports. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, and at least six children were transported to Children’s Hospital of Minnesota for treatment. The Minneapolis city government confirmed shortly after 10:30 a.m. that the shooter had been “contained,” and there was no ongoing threat to the community. A reunification zone was established for families to reconnect with their children.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the violence “horrific,” stating, “I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this tragic act.” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a vocal advocate for gun control, expressed profound grief, saying, “Children are dead, there are families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity of this situation.”
Witnesses reported hearing up to 50 shots over several minutes. Bill Bienemann, a local resident who attends Mass at Annunciation Church, described the terrifying sound of gunfire echoing through the neighborhood. The school, which began its academic year on Monday, August 25, has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI responded to the scene to assist local law enforcement. President Donald Trump, in a statement on Truth Social, said he was “fully briefed” on the tragedy and urged prayers for those affected.
The Annunciation Catholic School shooting marks the 287th mass shooting in the United States in 2025, according to reports. The community is reeling as parents, students, and residents grapple with the aftermath of this devastating event.
Let us offer our thoughts and prayers to those affected by this horrific shooting.
This post will be updated as we learn more. UPDATE August 27. 2025 1:29 PM EDT: Social media accounts are posting that Robin Westman was the shooter. An image and video from his now-deleted YouTube account are being posted on X. Some accounts are claiming he is a trans person, possessed or may have had some kind of mental illness. According to the videos, a layout of the church property is allegedly visible. We have not independently confirmed these claims, but will post them for your information.
Minneapolis church shooter looks like a troon. YouTube has already deleted his channel.
— Kiwi Farms (@KiwiFarmsDotNet) August 27, 2025
Discussion: https://t.co/0Rq7uUBLtk pic.twitter.com/wb9kWEFrUw
Robin Westman uploaded this Youtube short hours before the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis pic.twitter.com/bnB0h2R7SJ
— Fred G. Sanford (@NotoriousKDot) August 27, 2025
YouTube just removed Robin Westman’s YT channel 👀 pic.twitter.com/sP8WNhUNSe
— Fred G. Sanford (@NotoriousKDot) August 27, 2025
Breaking: Shooter is a 22 year old biological male transgender who posted a manifesto on YouTube.
— Rob O'Donnell (@odonnell_r) August 27, 2025
Out of respect for the investigation and victims I am withholding those specifics at this time but have it archived pic.twitter.com/XTJU8OASh6
Suspect whose identity is known posted a video at the time of the shooting allegedly recorded a day prior preparing his weapons. Writing on magazines said “for the Children” and “kill Donald Trump” pic.twitter.com/5TXcejwOja
— Rob O'Donnell (@odonnell_r) August 27, 2025
Alleged suspect recorded a lengthy video laying out weapons and what possibly is a drawing of the shooting location where he stabbed it with a knife saying “where I kill myself”. pic.twitter.com/Dkq2nBabMA
— Rob O'Donnell (@odonnell_r) August 27, 2025
This will be the only portion of the clip I will be posting at this time. In what appears to be a drawing of the school church (which leads us to believe extensive pre planning) the suspect stabs a knife into and states “where I kill myself” echoing myself.
— Rob O'Donnell (@odonnell_r) August 27, 2025
This account has been… pic.twitter.com/EKxZXfKlC1
"His motive is unknown" pic.twitter.com/Dxy9567EVB
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) August 27, 2025
The written manifesto is 4 pages extensively apologizing to his family and saying it’s ok to change their name after this. Blames Vaping for giving him cancer, and continues with a dialogue of depression, sadness stating this is what he always wanted.
— Rob O'Donnell (@odonnell_r) August 27, 2025
Minneapolis Catholic church shooter Robin Westman was a transgender who was a man and identified as a woman, and changed his name from “Robert”, which his equally mentally ill parents signed off on in 2020 pic.twitter.com/c0Wh1R0xKY
— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) August 27, 2025
Shooter Robin Westman posted this video. Disgusting. These people are mentally ill! We have to stop acting like they are not pic.twitter.com/3cnAOZM6sD
— The Iron Lady 🇺🇸 (@ironwitch_) August 27, 2025
The Minneapolis shooter was Trans Apparently we would never have known that if he didn't tell him himself. I guarantee it pic.twitter.com/RYEXzZ3ZWp
— TheQuartering (@TheQuartering) August 27, 2025
The Minnesota shooter was trans. These mentally ill ghouls are not only grooming children but also targeting & killing children.
— Kangmin Lee | 이강민 (@kangminjlee) August 27, 2025
They are a threat to public safety. Institutionalize them and open up the mental asylums again. pic.twitter.com/VQEVmfv6TZ
BREAKING: The Minneapolis shooting suspect has been identified as Robin Westman.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 27, 2025
The alleged shooter released multiple videos on social media, which showed that he clearly hated Christians. They have since been taken down.
"Where is your God?" read one mag.
Evil monster. pic.twitter.com/oyiCkqNwkw
Neurotic mentally ill hypochondriac idiot transgender who decided to kill kids pic.twitter.com/0jzqVBG3D8
— Alexander Augustine (@WurzelRoot) August 27, 2025
Source:
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[](https://nytimes.com/2025/08/27/us/annunciation-church-shooting-minneapolis.html)
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