Minneapolis School Shooter spoke of murder and "Filthy Zionist Jews" in antisemitic Manifesto

Minneapolis School Shooting: Suspect’s Disturbing Journal Reveals Anti-Semitic Hatred and Violent Intent

Minneapolis, MN — August 27, 2025 — A tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis left two children dead and 17 others injured, with authorities identifying the suspect as 23-year-old Robin Westman, who died by suicide at the scene. Disturbing details have emerged from a journal and online videos attributed to Westman, revealing hateful anti-Semitic rhetoric and a chilling fascination with mass violence.

According to reports from the New York Post, Westman, who was transgender and legally changed their name from Robert to Robin in 2020, wrote in a journal about targeting “filthy Zionist Jews” and referenced the Holocaust with the phrase “six million wasn’t enough.” The writings, partially in Cyrillic script, also included calls for a “free Palestine” and expressed admiration for the Sandy Hook shooter, Adam Lanza. Westman’s manifesto, detailed in now-deleted YouTube videos, showcased an arsenal of legally purchased weapons—a rifle, shotgun, and pistol—some inscribed with messages like “Jew gas,” “kill Donald Trump,” and “for the children.”

The attack occurred around 8:30 a.m. during a morning Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church, where students from the adjacent school were gathered to mark the start of the academic year. Westman, dressed in black and camouflage, fired dozens of rounds through the church’s stained-glass windows, killing an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old and injuring 14 children and three elderly adults. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara called the act “incomprehensible” and confirmed Westman acted alone, dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the church parking lot.

Investigators are probing Westman’s motives, with the FBI classifying the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics. A smoke bomb marked “Jew gas” was found in a vehicle believed to belong to Westman, and authorities are searching four locations, including the suspect’s family home, where additional firearms were recovered. Westman’s mother, a former employee of the school until her retirement in 2021, was reported to be distraught, with neighbors describing the family as “friendly” and “good people.”

The videos, posted to a YouTube account under Westman’s name, included a hand-drawn sketch of the church and ramblings about planning the attack, with entries dating back months. One video referenced a meeting with pro-gun YouTuber Brandon Herrera, who later condemned the shooting. The content, which also featured a trans pride flag with an AK-47 and the phrase “defend equality,” painted a portrait of a deeply troubled individual with a nihilistic outlook.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, speaking at a press conference, urged the public not to “villainize our trans community” in the wake of the tragedy, emphasizing the need for unity and action against gun violence. “Kids died today. This needs to be about them,” Frey said. Governor Tim Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar also expressed grief, with Klobuchar noting the tight-knit community ties to the school. President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims.

The shooting, which occurred on the third day of the school year, has reignited debates over gun control and mental health. Principal Matt DeBoer of Annunciation Catholic School called for action, asking the community to “pray with our feet” to prevent future tragedies. As the investigation continues, the Minneapolis community mourns the loss of two young lives and grapples with the shock of an attack on a place of worship and learning.

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