Minneapolis Church Shooting Exposes Troubling Gaps in Security and Community Safety

In a grim reminder that no place should be beyond the reach of violence, a shooter opened fire during Mass at the Annunciation Catholic School church in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others. Authorities have identified the attacker as Robin Westman, a 23-year-old who wielded multiple firearms legally purchased and fired dozens of rounds into innocent worshippers.How Did This Tragedy Unfold Under Our National Security Watch?Westman’s attack was not random but chillingly premeditated. Armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, he barricaded doors to trap victims inside — a tactic revealing both intent and desperation. More unsettling is...