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Minneapolis: Child Victims of Church Attack Identified

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Minneapolis: Child Victims of Church Attack Identified
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Mourning in Minneapolis after two children, ages 8 and 10, died in a church attack. The 23-year-old perpetrator, Robin Westman, opened fire, killing Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski.

The Victims: Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10, were identified as the victims of the attack. Their families issued moving statements.

The Perpetrator: Westman, a former student of the church school, had three weapons and left a note with racist content. According to police, he wanted to kill children.

Motives: The perpetrator had expressed hatred for various communities and political figures. The attack was described as an act of domestic terrorism.

Reactions: The Mayor of Minneapolis called for stricter gun control measures.