In a tragic turn of events, a mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis has left two children dead and 18 others injured. The shooter, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, legally purchased weapons and had no prior criminal history, according to officials [1]. Westman, who opened fire through stained glass windows as children celebrated Mass on the first week of classes at the Annunciation Catholic School, left behind a list of grievances and talked about his struggles with depression [2].
Disturbingly, it was revealed that Westman had written “Kill Trump” on one of his guns and had showcased his weapons on YouTube videos, where he expressed anti-government sentiments, including “Israel must fall” [3]. Police also disclosed that Westman “idolised” mass murderers and had a desire to “watch children suffer” [4].
In the wake of this horrific incident, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called for a statewide and federal ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, emphasizing that “thoughts and prayers are not going to cut it” [5]. The mayor’s plea for gun reform has been echoed by the grieving community in Minneapolis, where mourners have been gathering at the Catholic school to express their grief and frustration [6].
The Minneapolis school shooting has reignited the debate on gun control and the need for stricter regulations to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. Calls for action have intensified as the community mourns the loss of innocent lives and demands accountability from lawmakers to enact meaningful change.
As the nation grapples with yet another senseless act of violence, the focus on gun reform and assault weapon bans has taken center stage. It remains to be seen whether policymakers will heed the calls for action and implement measures to address the epidemic of gun violence plaguing our society.
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References:
1. NDTV: [Minneapolis Shooter Legally Purchased Weapons, Had No Criminal History](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/minneapolis-school-shooting-minneapolis-shooting-minneapolis-shooter-robin-westman-legally-purchased-weapons-had-no-criminal-history-9171626)
2. Breaking News: [Minneapolis Attacker Talked of Depression and Left Behind List of Grievances](https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/minneapolis-attacker-talked-of-depression-and-left-behind-list-of-grievances-1796730.html)
3. NDTV: [Minneapolis Shooter Wrote “Kill Trump” On Gun, Showed Weapons On YouTube](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/minneapolis-shooter-wrote-kill-donald-trump-israel-must-fall-on-gun-showed-weapons-in-youtube-videos-9171748)
4. Sky News: [New Details Released About Killer in Catholic School Shooting](https://news.sky.com/story/new-details-released-about-killer-in-catholic-school-shooting-in-us-13419977)
5. NBC News: [Minneapolis Mayor Calls for Ban on Assault Weapons After Catholic School Shooting](https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/minneapolis-mayor-calls-for-assault-weapon-ban-after-catholic-school-shooting-246001733893)
6. NBC News: [Minneapolis Community Calls for Gun Reform as Mourning Begins](https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/minneapolis-community-calls-for-gun-reform-as-mourning-begins-246005317528)
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