Minnesota School Shooter’s Video: ‘Brandon Herrera and I Agreed on a Lot of Things’

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A disturbing video posted online by Robin Westman, the gunman identified in the recent Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis that left two children dead and several others wounded has been circulating heavily on social media.

The footage, which has since been deleted but widely circulated and reported by national outlets, has sparked outrage for both its violent tone and political statements.

In the video, Westman sits surrounded by high-powered firearms and ammunition magazines, many of which bore handwritten messages. Among them was the chilling phrase, “Where is your God?” and “Kill Trump” — the same sentiment authorities say he echoed in his online writings prior to the attack.

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Video Uploaded by the gunman identified as Robin Westman before the deadly shooting.

Westman also directly urged viewers to support Republican House candidate Brandon Herrera, a youtuber, firearms influencer who challenged Congressman Tony Gonzales in the May 2024 Republican primary and is reportedly considering another run.

“I met Brandon Herrera at Shot Show last year,” Westman said in the recording. “He and I had a conversation, a brief conversation, but we agreed on a lot of things. So, ya’ll should vote for Brandon Herrera for president.”

The endorsement, laced with profanity and followed by a declaration of violence, has amplified criticism about extremist rhetoric and the influence of online gun culture on individuals susceptible to radicalization.

Authorities noted that Westman’s video also displayed numerous magazines and weapons etched with hostile, anti-religious messages. Law enforcement has not yet disclosed whether the writings will be entered as evidence, but the visual symbolism has drawn widespread condemnation.

Herrera has not been accused of any wrongdoing. However, the shooter’s words — “we agreed on a lot of things” — are raising questions among political observers about the broader climate of polarization, firearms extremism, and the potential dangers of inflammatory rhetoric spilling into real-world violence.

The tragedy in Minneapolis remains under active investigation. Officials continue to gather evidence on Westman’s motives, online activity, and connections. Meanwhile, parents, educators, and faith leaders across the country are mourning the victims and demanding accountability for the spread of violent ideologies online.