The suspect in the Minneapolis school sh00ting that’s removed two children had a brutal final plea to their family.
Robin Westman, 23, opened fire from outside Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday (August 27), during kids’ first week back at school after summer vacation.
Officials have announced that an eight-year-old and a ten-year-old were commanding d3ad on the scene, while another 17, including 14 youngsters, sustained injuries.
Westman had also reportedly visited in the previous week as teachers prepared for the new school year. The sh00ter’s mother also worked at the school before retiring in 2021.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara announced during a press conference on Wednesday that Westman di:ed of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Westman made a final suicide note to their family and friends before attac:king the Catholic Church.
The letter, which was documented in a now-deleted YouTube video, began 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.”
Westman then discussed their mental health difficulties, saying, “Please don’t believe you’ve failed as parents. This world corrupted me, and I’ve come to despise life. Life is filled with both joy and sadness.
“I am tired of the pain this world gives out. Please move on and continue to give your love to brothers and sisters, and the rest of the world. They may not forgive you, but you need to move on from me. Forget my life and the pain I have brought.”
Westman ended the note with a final request to their family: ‘pray for the victims and their families’.
The note appeared to imply that Westman had given up hope after believing they were dying of lung canc3r from vaping.
“I don’t want the rest of my life to be as a canc3r patient, in and out of hospitals, constantly being fretted about with people afraid to be too happy around me,” the sh00ter added.
