BY C STONE | STONE NEWS NETWORK ||| MINNEAPOLIS
Source: CTV News
23-year old Robin Westman was the shooter who rampaged through a Catholic church school today, killing 2 children. An estimated 116 rifle castings were found on scene, as the suspect shot through the glass-pane windows.
According to authorities, Westman had videos and writings left behind. The shooter had expressed hate towards almost every group imaginable.
via CTV News:
Family members described one of the victims, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, as a boy who loved his family, fishing, cooking, and any sport he was allowed to play.
“We will never be allowed to hold him, talk to him, play with him and watch him grow into the wonderful young man he was on the path to becoming,” his father, Jesse, said while tearfully reading a statement outside the church on Thursday.
The parents of the other victim, 10-year-old Harper Moyski, said in a statement that she was a bright and joyful child.
“Our hearts are broken not only as parents, but also for Harper’s sister, who adored her big sister and is grieving an unimaginable loss,” said Michael Moyski and Jackie Flavin. “As a family, we are shattered, and words cannot capture the depth of our pain.”
They said they hope her memory helps drive leaders “to take meaningful steps to address gun violence and the mental health crisis in this country.”
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office said they both died of gunshot wounds.
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