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Disproving claim #Minneapolisshooter #RobinWestman was #Jewish

A 23-year-old, who killed an 8- and 10-year-old in a #Catholicchurch, became the focus of many #rumors.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/minneapolis-shooter-not-jewish/

Disproving claim Minneapolis shooter Robin Westman was Jewish

A 23-year-old, who killed an 8- and 10-year-old in a Catholic church, became the focus of many rumors.

Snopes

The suspect in a Minnesota church shooting, Robin Westman, wrote provocative messages on ammunition, including "Kill Donald Trump." The attack left two children dead and 17 injured, with officials urging against stigmatizing the transgender community. 🇺🇸🚨 #Minnesota #ChurchShooting #RobinWestman #TransgenderRights #Minneapolis #GunViolence #KokchaNews

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Suspect in Minnesota Church Shooting Wrote Provocative Messages on Ammo, Including “Kill Donald Trump”

The suspect in a Minnesota church shooting, Robin Westman, wrote provocative messages on ammunition, including “Kill Donald Trump.” The attack left two children dead and 17 injured, wit…

Kokcha News
#RobinWestman, opened fire at #AnnunciationCatholicSchool. In a since-deleted video posted to YouTube, a person believed to be Westman films their arsenal of weapons and ammunition, and says the message is “sponsored” by “Brandon Herrera for president,” www.texastribune.org/2025/08/27/m...

Minneapolis gunman appears to ...
Minneapolis gunman appears to promote “Brandon Herrera for president” in video posted before shooting

Herrera, a gun rights activist with millions of online followers, said he was “disgusted” to be mentioned by the shooter. Herrera is challenging U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales in the Republican primary.

The Texas Tribune
23-year-old #RobinWestman has been identified as the shooter who opened fire on the stained glass windows of the church, police said at a press conference held in #Minneapolis around noon on Wednesday. The Minneapolis Police chief, called the shooter “a coward” www.mediaite.com/crime/breaki...

BREAKING: Gunman in Minneapoli...
BREAKING: Gunman in Minneapolis Church Shooting Identified

Cops identified the shooter who opened fire in a Minneapolis church on Wednesday, killing at least two people and wounding more than 20.

Mediaite

Law enforcement said the gunman was 23-year-old #RobinWestman . Westman's mother worked at #AnnunciationSchool in some capacity.
The shooter legally changed his name from Robert to Robin in 2020, according to court documents

https://www.local3news.com/regional-national/update-gunman-who-killed-2-children-in-minneapolis-catholic-school-shooting-identified-sources-say/article_29573f2b-9f4d-5311-ad8f-831d0f7a660d.html

UPDATE: Gunman who killed 2 children in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting identified, sources say

A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis has left two children dead and several injured, with the shooter identified as a young man who later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have contained the situation, and investigations are ongoing.

Local3News.com