Brandon Herrera, a prominent Second Amendment activist and Texas Republican congressional candidate, condemned a mass shooting at a Catholic church and school in Minneapolis that left two children dead and wounded 17 others. The shooting, attributed to a suspect using the names Robin and Robert Westman, shocked the community and drew national attention.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Herrera expressed horror over what he described as a “clearly hate-motivated attack on innocent children.” He was particularly disturbed that his name was mentioned in a video released by the shooter. “I’m disgusted that my name came out of this demon’s mouth,” Herrera stated. He emphasized that he did not recognize the suspect and reassured the public of his commitment to cooperate fully with law enforcement. “I am making myself fully available to the FBI and any other law enforcement agency that have questions,” he added, demonstrating his readiness to assist in the investigation.
Eyewitness accounts revealed the chaotic atmosphere during the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, where the tragedy unfolded amidst a morning mass. Reports indicate that the assailant took his own life following the violent episode. Police confirmed that Westman possessed two identifications and had been using the name Robin Westman at the time of the incident.
A video allegedly posted by Westman surfaced prior to the shooting. Although it has since been deleted from YouTube, it featured inflammatory comments, handwritten notes, and images of weapons. In the clip, the shooter suggested that Herrera should run for president, claiming a brief conversation with him at the SHOT Show, a well-known annual exhibition for shooting sports. Herrera refuted this claim, stating, “I meet thousands of people every year at SHOT Show in Las Vegas, but I don’t remember this individual at all, nor does anyone I was there with.”
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), which organizes the SHOT Show, confirmed that Westman’s name was not on the list of registered attendees for any year, highlighting the inconsistencies in his claims. Mark Oliva, a spokesperson for the NSSF, stressed that only registered individuals can attend the trade show. “The murderer’s name is not among any of the attendees at SHOT Show in 2024, or any year prior,” he concluded.
Reacting to the incident on social media, Herrera expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families. “My heart goes out to the family of those affected,” he wrote. However, he also directed his outrage toward the shooter, bluntly stating, “F— you. Burn in hell.”
As the investigation unfolds, it underscores the gravity of the incidents affecting communities across the country. Herrera’s involvement and statements bring attention to the need for clarity and truth in the midst of chaos and to hold accountable those who instigate violence against innocents.
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