A shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis has resulted in the death of two young students, ages 8 and 10, along with seventeen others wounded.

The fatal gunfire was premeditated and carried out by 23-year-old Robert “Robin” Westman through the building’s windows on Wednesday morning during a Mass, marking the first week back to school.

The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics.

As the nation mourns the tragedy, Alabama’s elected officials are offering their condolences and prayers for those affected by the shooting at Annunciation Catholic PreK-8 School.

Governor Kay Ivey ordered that flags to be flown at half-staff until the week’s end.

“Our state and our nation are deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life, and we

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