Minneapolis church mass capturing: Trump orders flag at half mast; FBI begins terror, hate crime probe

Grieving victims (left), US flag at half-mast (AP)

Following a mass capturing at a church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 27 that left two college students lifeless and 17 others injured, US President Donald Trump has ordered that the American flag be flown at half-staff throughout all federal buildings and installations till sundown on August 31.The capturing, which happened throughout the morning mass at the Catholic church, is now being investigated as each an act of home terrorism and a hate crime focusing on the Catholic group, in accordance with theFBI director Kash Patel. .“The FBI is investigating this shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics,” stated Patel on social media platform X. Patel additionally recognized the shooter as Robin Westman, born as Robert Westman.In an official proclamation, the White House stated: “As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota… I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff… until sunset, August 31, 2025.”The directive applies not solely to the White House and all public buildings throughout the United States but in addition to US embassies and navy installations worldwide.Authorities proceed to analyze the motive behind the assault. The identities of the deceased haven’t but been launched, and a number of other of the injured stay in vital situation.