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On 26 August 2025, a gunman opened fire at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a church service. Two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed, and 17 others, including children and elderly parishioners, were injured. The shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, fired through church windows using legally purchased firearms. Westman died from a self-inflicted gunshot after the attack. Authorities called the shooting an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime. The motive remains unclear, but a manifesto with disturbing content was found online and removed. The community mourns the victims, and vigils are planned. Officials urge support for the affected families and warn against blaming any community. The incident has raised concerns about gun violence in the US. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 10:48 IST; source: link)