Mother of Minneapolis Shooter Previously Worked at Church That Was Targeted: Report

"On Wednesday morning, a suspect opened fire on the adjoining church of Annunciation Catholic School. Armed with a rifle, a shotgun, and a handgun, the shooter between 50 and a 100 rounds into the stained glass windows of the church from outside. The shooting killed two children, ages 8 and 10, and left 17 other people injured. Hours later, the shooter was identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, formerly Robert."

"Multiple law enforcement sources have confirmed to KARE 11 that the shooter is a 23-year-old named Robin Westman formerly went by Robert, KARE 11 investigative reporter A.J. Lagoe said. That's what we're being told. Grew up in Richfield. And we've also learned that his mother had some connection to the school or church and worked there. That's what law enforcement sources are telling us. Again, we have confirmed that the shooter in this case is named Robin Westman and was a 23-year-old."

On Wednesday morning a suspect opened fire on the adjoining church of Annunciation Catholic School, firing between 50 and a 100 rounds into the stained-glass windows from outside. The shooter used a rifle, a shotgun, and a handgun. The attack killed two children, ages 8 and 10, and injured 17 other people. Hours later the suspect was identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, who formerly went by Robert. Westman turned the gun on himself following the shooting and was found dead. The shooter had a connection to the church through his mother, who previously worked at the school or church.

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