Minneapolis church shooter's former art teacher said she saw evidence of self-harm
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An art teacher who had the Annunciation Catholic Church shooter in her class in 2017 said she saw signs of self-harm on her then-student. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The teacher, Sarah Reely, said Robin Westman was in her class for a year at an all-boys prep school in Minnesota, where she noticed evidence of self-harm on the student’s arm and reported it. “Self harm is either a cry for help, an indication of self hate, or both.
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Main Idea: A former art teacher said Robin Westman showed signs of self-harm years before the Minneapolis church shooting that killed two children and injured 18 people.
Key Points:
- The teacher, Sarah Reely, said she noticed evidence of self-harm on Westman’s arm while teaching her in 2017 and reported it.
- Reely said Westman seemed like a student who needed help and did not fit in at the all-boys prep school.
- Westman opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church during morning Mass, and police said she died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Officials said the shooter had a fascination with mass shootings, but they have not said there was proof of mental illness; the investigation is still ongoing.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School adds fear for families, workers, and worshippers, and it may push cities and taxpayers toward higher security and crisis-response costs.
Positive Impact
The teacher’s warning signs and the red flag law may prompt earlier help for troubled people and more action to prevent future violence.
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