Police on Long Island are ramping up security at houses of worship and schools following a shooting Wednesday during a Catholic school Mass in Minneapolis that left two children dead and 17 others injured.

The shooter, identified as Robin Westman, opened fire through the windows of the church during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School, according to authorities . Two children, ages 8 and 10, were killed in the church pews. In addition, 14 other children and three adults were injured. Police believe Westman, 23, who was armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol, later died by suicide.

FBI Director Kash Patel released a post on X stating the shooting is being investigated “as an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics.”

While there is no known threat on Long Island or

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