Minnesota police said that Robin Westman, the shooter, fired at least 116 rounds from the rifle at the people and children present at the Minneapolis church.

Minnesota school shooting: Robin Westman fired 116 rounds from rifle

Police have found that Robin Westman visited the church weeks ago under the pretext of wanting to reconnect with the Catholic faith at the school, which the shooter once attended. 

Minnesota school shooting: Shooter Robin Westman visited site to plan the attack

US President Donald Trump ordered all US flags flown at half-staff until August 31 to honour the victims of the Minneapolis school shooting. Two children died, and 17 were injured. The FBI is investigating the attack as a hate crime and an act of domestic terrorism targeting Catholics.

'Hate crime...': Trump reacts to Minneapolis shooting that killed 2; Kash Patel says FBI considering it 'act of domestic terrorism'

A gunman, 23-year-old Robin Westman, opened fire at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others. He later died by suicide. Police are investigating his motive, including a manifesto he posted online. All weapons were legally purchased.

Minneapolis shooting kills 2, injures 17: Shooter 'took his own life' — Here's what we know so far

There was a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, the Minnesota police chief said. He added that it is believed the shooter acted alone.

Minnesota school shooting: Suspect bought the rifle 'legally'

In the investigation into the Minnesota school shooting, police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said. 

Minnesota school shooting: Suspect had a ‘disturbing’ manifesto, says police

A 10-year-old shared his side of the story where his friend saved him by lying over him during the shooting. At first, the fifth grader said he thought he had just heard something, but started to run when he heard the gunshots again.



'It was right beside me...': Student, 10, says friend lies on him to save him during Minnesota school shooting

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Minnesota school shooting: Robin Westman fired 116 rounds from rifle

Minnesota school shooting: Shooter Robin Westman visited site to plan the attack

'Hate crime...': Trump reacts to Minneapolis shooting that killed 2, injured 17

Minneapolis shooting kills 2, injures 17: Shooter 'took his own life'

Minnesota school shooting: Suspect bought the rifle 'legally'

Minnesota school shooting: Suspect had a ‘disturbing’ manifesto, says police

Student, 10, says friend saves him during Minnesota school shooting