Confused Farewell from Minneapolis Gunman Reveals Disturbed Mindset
A perplexing goodbye letter from Minneapolis gunman Robin Westman has shed light on the troubled mental state of the individual responsible for the tragic shooting at Announcement Catholic Church, where he killed two children and injured 16 others.
In a chaotic four-page letter, Westman described traits such as “empathy, self-sacrifice, and good personality traits,” yet contradicted these sentiments by expressing a desire to “slaughter” an innocent child, even while asking for prayers for his victims.
“I’ve been hoping for this for a long time. I’m not fine. I’m not right. I’m a sad person. I’m not bothered by these thoughts. I know this is wrong, but I can’t stop myself,” he wrote.
There’s a sense of neglect in his words regarding how long he’s been contemplating violence against children. In a bleak reflection, he wrote, “I’m so depressed. I’ve been thinking of suicide for years. Recently, I’ve lost all hope and decided to take final action against this world.”
With a heavy heart, Westman shared, “I don’t want to kneel due to the injustice of this world. I’d rather be dead on my own feet; I feel constant pain.” Tragically, he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound outside the church.
Musing on his struggles, Westman expressed feelings of being trapped, attributing some of his issues to self-destructive behaviors such as vaping, saying, “I think I have lung cancer.” He adamantly stated, “I don’t want to recover.”
His letter hinted at a motive for the shooting, intertwining thoughts of depression and anger. He idolized individuals like Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook gunman, reflecting the disturbing nature of his mindset.
Throughout his manifesto, Westman offered apologies to his family, including his mother, Mary Westman. “I don’t expect forgiveness, I don’t expect an apology. I have to carry a heavy burden, but I sincerely apologize for the impact my actions will have on your lives,” he wrote.
“Life is love, life is pain,” he expressed in a dramatic tone. “I’m tired of the pain this world has inflicted.”
He specifically addressed his brother, expressing regret for “defiling the rest of your life.” Despite the chaos, he thanked friends for their support during difficult times, while criticizing the world for its pervasive suffering.
In a haunting plea, Westman asked others to pray for his victims, saying, “I love you all, I remember you. Pray for the victims and their families.”
On that fateful Wednesday morning, shortly after 8 a.m., Westman opened fire through stained glass at Announcement Church, tragically leading to the deaths of two children and injuring several others before taking his own life.
