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Before killing two children and injuring 17 others at a Minneapolis Catholic school, the shooter, identified as Robin Westman, emblazoned weapons with alarming slogans—including ‘Nuke India’ and ‘Kill Trump’. Read the full breakdown of the manifesto, videos, and ongoing investigations.
Minneapolis Shooter’s Weapons Defaced with ‘Nuke India’ and ‘Kill Trump’: A Manifesto of Hate”
The Tragic Incident
On August 27, 2025, 23-year-old Robin Westman opened fire through stained-glass windows of the Annunciation Catholic School during a back-to-school Mass. Two children were killed, and 17 others—many of them children—were injured. Westman died by suicide at the scene.
Weapons and Videos Reveal Alarming Messages
In pre-attack YouTube videos—which were later taken down—Westman showcased a cache of weapons including a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, all legally purchased. On the weapons and ammunition magazines, they scrawled inflammatory messages like “NUKE INDIA”, “Kill Donald Trump”, “Burn Israel”, and “Israel must fall”, among other antisemitic, racist, and political slogans.
The Disturbing Manifesto and Symbolism
Westman left behind a chilling manifesto—written partly in Cyrillic and partly in English—expressing admiration for previous mass shooters like Adam Lanza, alongside hateful and nihilistic ideologies. This included anti-church, anti-Jewish, and anti-religious sentiments, with phrases such as “6 million wasn’t enough”, references to the Tree of Life massacre, and homages to Christchurch and other terror attacks.
Personal Background and Identity Crisis
Robin Westman—assigned male at birth and legally changed their name around 2020 to reflect a female identity—had attended the same school they attacked, and their mother had worked there. Manifesto writings revealed internal conflict about gender identity and a fascination with being a “scary monster” targeting children.
Investigations and Wider Implications
Authorities are treating the shooting as both a domestic terrorism incident and a hate crime, particularly targeting Catholics. Investigators continue to comb through the shooter’s online videos, writings, and social media for clues to their radicalization, ideology, or external encouragement.
Community Mourning and Response
The Minneapolis community, the school, and Catholic leadership are reeling from the violence. Memorial services, support for victims’ families, and calls for reflection on gun access, mental health, and online radicalization have emerged.
Minneapolis Shooter’s Weapons Defaced with ‘Nuke India’ and ‘Kill Trump’: A Manifesto of Hate
On August 27, 2025, a horrifying act of violence unfolded at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. During a morning back-to-school Mass, 23-year-old Robin Westman began firing through the church’s stained-glass windows, killing two young children and injuring 17 others—most of them grade-schoolers. Westman later died by suicide behind the church.
Within hours, a disturbing digital trail emerged, painting an even more chilling picture. Westman had posted videos to YouTube showing a collection of legally purchased firearms—rifle, shotgun, and handgun—each defaced with horrifying statements. Among the messages: “NUKE INDIA”, “Kill Donald Trump”, “Burn Israel”, “Israel must fall”, as well as slogans referring to specific mass shootings and political symbols.
These videos didn’t only showcase weapons—they provided a window into Westman’s disturbed psyche. A 10-minute video displayed loaded magazines marked “for the children.” Another, longer video revealed a manifesto brimming with violent fantasies, admiration for infamous attackers (including Adam Lanza), antisemitic rants such as “6 million wasn’t enough,” and references to global terror attacks. The writing was masked partly in Cyrillic, heightening the aura of cryptic, obsessive intent.
Focusing on their identity, Westman’s documents revealed inner turmoil: having legally transitioned from Robert to Robin in 2020 to affirm sexual identity, but still expressing confusion—“I know I am not a woman but I definitely don’t feel like a man.” Manifesto entries talked of dressing “pretty, smart and modest,” both as identity affirmation and preparation for the shooting.
Because of the content and context, federal and local authorities are investigating the massacre as both domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholic students. The FBI and the Minneapolis Police Department are reviewing Westman’s online activity, background, social media, and any ideological or external influences.
The fallout has rattled the local community. Families and friends grieve children lost or injured; church and school officials coordinate mourning events and counseling. Bishop Kevin Kenney, in concert with other religious leaders, has led prayers and comforted families, while civic leaders emphasize the need for a larger conversation on gun control, mental health support, online hate, and radicalization.
This tragedy not only highlights the urgent need for better systems to flag warning signs of ideological radicalization and mental distress, but also underscores the limitless damage wrought by unchecked hate speech and easy access to weapons.
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