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US School Shooting: Minneapolis Attacker Robin Westman Who Killed Two Kids, Injured 17 Others Had “Nuke India”, “Kill Trump” Written On Guns
Minneapolis school shooter Robin Westman
India has found an unexpected mention in the tragic school shooting incident in Minneapolis, where the attacker had "Nuke India" written on one of the weapons used in the rampage, NDTV reported.
The shooter, identified as Robin Westman, 23, opened fire on Wednesday (27 August) at the Annunciation Catholic School during a church service, killing two children and injuring 17 others, including three adults.
Westman used a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol to fire dozens of rounds before being found dead in the parking lot from what officials believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A now-deleted YouTube channel titled "Robin W" linked to Westman revealed disturbing footage of weapons and journals.
One of the videos, shot on a mobile phone, displayed a cache of firearms and magazines with chilling inscriptions such as "Kill Donald Trump," "Burn Israel," "Where is your God?" and "For the Children."
Among them was the phrase "Nuke India," scribbled on a weapon.
Authorities confirmed the authenticity of the videos.
"We have confirmation that the shooter at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, MN was a 23 year-old man, claiming to be transgender. This deranged monster targeted our most vulnerable: young children praying in their first morning Mass of the school year," Noem said.
"This level of violence is unthinkable," she added.
Court records show Westman was previously named Robert before legally changing identity in 2020. Investigators also recovered two journals written largely in Cyrillic script, with entries as recent as 21 August.
Officials said Westman acted alone, had no prior criminal record, and had legally obtained the firearms.
US President Donald Trump ordered the US flag to fly at half-staff nationwide in mourning for the victims.
The incident marks the 146th school shooting in the US this year.
