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Welcome to the social talks. Today we
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are breaking down what happened in the
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devastating school shooting at
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Annunciation Catholic School in
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Minneapolis. During a morning mass
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inside the school's church, a gunman
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opened fired through the windows. Two
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children just eight and 10 years old
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were killed. 18 others were injured, 15
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children and three elderly people.
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Authorities say teachers quickly
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shielded students under pews actions
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that likely saved many more lives. The
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shooter was identified as 23year-old
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Robin Westman. He was armed with a
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riffle, a shotgun, and a pistol, all
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legally purchased. After firing into the
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building, Westman died by suicide
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outside the school grounds. Federals and
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state authorities responded immediately.
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Multiple such warrants were executed
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uncovering writings and electronics.
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Officials are investigating possible
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motives including hate crime and
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domestic terrorism. For now, the exact
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motive remains unclear. Families,
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students, and staff are in shock.
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Survivors, including a 9-year-old who
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described hiding as shock, rang out, say
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it was terrifying. Vigils are being held
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across Minolis as the community mourns
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and demands answers. Governor Tim Wards
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calls the shooting a horrific act of
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violence. Mayor Jacob Frey joined local
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leaders in pledging support. Flags are
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at half staff and the Minopolis
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Foundation has launched a fund for
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victims families. This tragedy has
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shaken Minia and the nation. For now,
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investigators continue searching for
