Minneapolis police have confirmed that all firearms used in the tragic attack at Annunciation Catholic School were obtained through legal channels. The weapons—a rifle, a shotgun, and a handgun—were purchased by the shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, in accordance with state law.
The coordinated investigation revealed no red flags in purchase histories, background checks, or transfer protocols. Police and federal agents are continuing to probe the motives behind the devastating incident, which resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to 17 others during a back-to-school Mass.
The confirmation raises renewed debate over how legal-access laws and background screenings are structured, especially in sensitive environments like schools and places of worship.