Hundreds turned out for a vigil at Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis on Wednesday evening to remember the victims.

First Lady Melania Trump called for more action to stop school shootings after the Minneapolis attack.

“The tragic mass killing in Minnesota illuminates the need for pre-emptive intervention in identifying potential school shooters. Early warning signs are often evident, with many individuals exhibiting concerning behaviors and making violent threats online prior to their actions,” she wrote.

“To prevent future tragedies, it is crucial we look into behavioral threat assessments across all levels of society—beginning in our homes, extending through school districts and of course, social media platforms. Being aware of these warning signs and acting quickly can save lives and make American communities safer.”

Family of Melissa and Mark Hortman, a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband who were gunned down earlier this year, have issued a statement on the Catholic school shooting.

“Our hearts are with the parents, families, and friends of the victims of today’s senseless act of violence. No one should have to suffer the loss of a loved one to gun violence,” they wrote.

“Mark and Melissa believed that children should be able to gather in schools safely, that communities should be able to worship in peace, and that families should be safe in their homes. We hope this tragedy spurs elected officials to take action towards common-sense measures on access to high-powered weapons so that no one else must suffer.”

A girl who survived the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting has been left in a “complete state of fear” and made a devastating confession after the tragedy, according to her father.

Two children were killed Wednesday when a shooter opened fire on kids as they were praying at a Mass celebrating students’ return to school. Seventeen other people were wounded, including 14 children.

Vincent Francoual’s 11-year-old daughter, Chloe, is a sixth-grader at the Annunciation School. Francoual, who is originally from France, tells “CUOMO” that she is traumatized by the tragedy.

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The shooter who injured 17 people and killed at least two children at Annunciation Church on Wednesday was a graduate of the school. NewsNation’s Brian Entin says the shooter allegedly shot at students through windows from outside, and doors to exit the church had been reportedly boarded up.

“CUOMO” talks with Nicole Hockley, who lost her 6-year-old son, Dylan, in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre, and Chris Vanghele, who was a member of the Newtown, Connecticut, police force at the time. Both discuss ways communities can help preempt school shootings that often are linked to mental illness.

Vincent Francoual, the father of a daughter who survived the Annunciation School shooting, tells “CUOMO” that he isn’t against people having a gun to feel safe, but that gun ownership must be controlled in America to prevent further incidents from happening.

Howard Dotson, an interfaith chaplain, joins “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” to discuss the devastating tragedy at Annunciation School in Minneapolis that left two dead and 17 injured. “You take it in doses. You can’t process it all at once,” Dotson says about how the children will have to cope with what they experienced.

Bill Bienemann, who lives a few blocks from Annunciation Catholic Church, tells “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” he heard a series of gunshots as a shooter fired into the Minneapolis house of worship, killing two children and wounding several other people.

Retired Sheriff Rich Stanek, a Minnesota police officer for 35 years and Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, join NewsNation to discuss the shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis.

Police say the shooter, identified as Robin Westman, legally purchased the rifle, shotgun and pistol. Authorities also recovered a “manifesto,” along with images showing phrases like “Kill Donald Trump.” Westman, who once attended the school and whose mother worked there, left behind writings describing pain, mental anguish and intent to carry out the attack.

President Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff nationwide through Aug. 31 to honor victims of the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz also directed state flags to half-staff, as federal authorities investigate the attack.

Bishop for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Kevin Kenney, joined “NewsNation Now” to talk about the efforts the archdiocese is making to comfort victims and families following the Minnesota school shooting and what he’s hearing from parents. “One of the parents told me, ‘We did everything over the summer to secure the school and to make sure children were safe.’ And look, this is what happens,” he said.

Anti-Trump and religious messages were seen scrawled on the gun of the shooter who killed two children and injured 17 other people at a Catholic school on Wednesday.

The messages on weapons and ammunition, including one that read “kill Donald Trump,” were visible in a video posted to YouTube by Robin Westman, who has been identified as the shooter who attacked Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis during a morning Mass.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Westman had “some sort of manifesto that was timed to come out on YouTube.”

He said the video has since been taken down, and that investigators are examining the footage to try to determine the shooter’s motive.

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The pediatric trauma hospital said three victims of the shooting remain admitted.

Four children treated at the hospital have been discharged.

The Department of Homeland Security says the magazines for weapons used in the shooting had the words “Kill Donald Trump” and other sayings related to religion and children.

O’Hara said he would not confirm at this time whether the attack was specifically targeting Catholics.

FBI Director Kash Patel has said the case will be investigated as a hate crime against Catholics.

O’Hara said until there is a motive, they can’t make that determination.

O’Hara said some children were already in the church and seated when the shooting began, and others were still filing in.

O’Hara said the weapons used by Westman were purchased recently.

He would not share information on a motive at this time.

O’Hara also said he would not confirm any connection between the suspect, their family and the church at this time.

Chief O’Hara said all injured students have families with them and are expected to survive, as are the adult victims.

O’Hara said there was a range of injuries among them.

Archbishop Bernard Hebda said he had received a message from Pope Leo after the shooting, who said he was profoundly sad to hear the news and sent his heartfelt condolences.

“We have to recognize that through prayer that we can make a difference,” Hebda said.

Annunciation Principal Matthew D. DeBoer expressed love to all the families affected.

“Within seconds of this happening our teachers and older children acted as heroes,” DeBoer said.

DeBoer said the school’s theme for the year is “a future filled with hope,” noting that little hope could be found in the events of the day.

“We have a responsibility that no child, parent, or teacher has to experience this again,” DeBoer said.

O’Hara said the shooter has been identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, who acted alone and took their own life in the church.

The three weapons Westman had were purchased lawfully.

Additional firearms are being recovered as police execute search warrants on three locations, one of which is the church.

A manifesto was posted on YouTube, which has since been removed by the FBI and is being reviewed by investigators, O’Hara said.

They are still working to identify a motive.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said there were 19 total victims.

The two deceased children, ages eight and 10, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Children between the ages of 6 and 15 were wounded by gunfire.

Adults aged 80 and older were also wounded.

“The teachers and staff acted in heroic ways during the incident,” said Mayor Jacob Frey. “We have to do more than just use words and talk, we need to take action and do more.”

Frey also said nobody should use the shooting to criticize the trans community.

“Anybody who is using this to villainize the trans community or any other community out there has lost their basic sense of humanity,” he said.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz expressed his sorrow and offered condolences to the families of those affected.

“It is my desire that no state, community, or school experiences something like this today,” he said.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency will be investigating the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime against Catholics.

Court documents matching the name and birthdate of the alleged shooter show a name change when they were 17.

Documents show a request to change Westman’s first name from Robert to Robin.

The document was filed by their mother, Mary Grace Westman, who indicated that her minor child wanted the name change because they identified as female.

The president ordered the flag to be flown at half-staff at all federal facilities and grounds through the end of the month to honor the victims of the shooting.

The pediatric trauma hospital said it treated seven children from the shooting, between the ages of nine through 16.

One patient has been discharged.

The Associated Press reported that the shooter has been identified as Robin Westman, according to law enforcement sources.