Authorities are digging into the background of the individual who killed two children and wounded 17 others during an all-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.

Here's what we know about the shooter.

Gunman identified

Authorities identified the shooter as Robin Westman.

According to investigators, Westman was armed with a rifle, a shotgun and a handgun — all purchased legally. Police said Westman died by suicide after carrying out the attack.

Background on the suspect

Court records show Westman was born Robert Westman and legally changed their name in 2020 when they were about age 17. The name-change request included written consent from Westman's mother, who appears to have once worked at Annunciation Catholic School.

Authorities said Westman had no known vio

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