Callum Jones
Robin Westman, the suspect in the Minneapolis school shooting, wrote a specific eerie detail prior to undertaking the horrid attack in a disturbing manifesto.
The 23-year-old opened fire from outside Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday (August 27), with officials confirming an eight-year-old and a 10-year-died were pronounced dead on the scene.
A further 17 people have been injured, including 14 children.
Westman was a former pupil at the school, while the shooter's mother was also an employee at the school prior to retiring in 2021.
Advert
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed in a press conference on Wednesday that Westman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Westman penned a 'manifesto' prior to carrying out the attack and documented its disturbing details in a now-deleted YouTube video.
As per the New York Post, Westman wrote about what they wanted to wear on the day of the shooting.
"I don't want to dress girly all the time but I guess sometimes I really like it. I know I am not a woman but I definitely don't feel like a man … I really like my outfit," they wrote.
"I look pretty, smart and modest. I think I want to wear something like this for my shooting," Westman added. "I hate my face. I hate when I can see it. I don't want to be seen."
The disturbing letter also saw Westman make a disturbing plea to their family and friends, with it all beginning with an apology.
"I don't expect forgiveness, and I don't expect any apology," they wrote. "I have to hold much weight. But to my family and those close to me, I do apologise for the effects my actions will have on your lives.
"Please know I care for all of you so much, and it pains me to bring this storm of chaos into your lives. This will affect so many more people than the ones that are immediately involved."
Donald Trump took to Truth Social to confirm he had been 'fully briefed' regarding the shooting in Minneapolis, adding: "The FBI quickly responded and they are on the scene."
The president said that the White House would 'continue to monitor this terrible situation', before saying: "Please join me in praying for everyone involved."
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had also been briefed on the situation, with the politician penning on Twitter: "I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence."