Core Points - A severe shooting incident occurred at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, resulting in the deaths of 2 children and injuries to 17 others, marking the most serious school shooting in the city in nearly a decade [1][3] - President Trump ordered flags at federal and state buildings to be flown at half-mast in response to the tragedy, while First Lady Melania Trump called for a national early warning system to identify potential high-risk individuals [1][3] Incident Details - The shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, opened fire with multiple firearms during a mass attended by approximately 200 people, mostly children, before committing suicide in the parking lot [3][4] - The victims included 14 students and 3 elderly individuals, with the deceased children aged 8 and 10; the condition of the injured is reported to be stable, with some already discharged from the hospital [3][4] Investigation and Motive - The FBI has classified the incident as "domestic terrorism" and a "hate crime against the Catholic community," with the shooter having a history of posting extreme content online prior to the attack [4] - The shooter expressed admiration for previous mass shooters and had a personal connection to the school, with indications that the attack may have been motivated by a combination of religious, political, and psychological hatred [4] Gun Control Context - The incident highlights potential gaps in the background check system in the U.S., as the shooter had no prior criminal record and legally purchased all firearms used in the attack [4] - According to the "Gun Violence Archive," there have been at least 286 mass shooting incidents in the U.S. this year, underscoring the ongoing issue of gun violence [5]