First lady Melania Trump believes Wednesday’s school shooting in Minneapolis Wednesday “illuminates” the need for “pre-emptive intervention” in identifying possible shooters.
She wrote about her concerns on X Wednesday night, according to The Hill.
“The tragic mass killing in Minnesota illuminates the need for pre-emptive intervention in identifying potential school shooters,” she wrote. “Early warning signs are often evident, with many individuals exhibiting concerning behaviors and making violent threats online prior to their actions.”
“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,” Trump added. “Being aware of these warning signs and acting quickly can save lives and make American communities safer.”
She also addressed the shooting in another post.
“My heart is shattered for the families and friends of the victims of today’s senseless and depraved violent act,” Trump wrote.
“There is nothing that anyone can say to make your grief go away, but please know that you are not alone. My thoughts, love, and deepest sympathy are with you during this dreadful time,” she added.
Two children were killed in Wednesday’s shooting a Catholic school in southern Minneapolis, The Hill reported.
There were 17 people injured.
Robin Westman, 23, was the alleged shooter. Westman barricaded Annunciation Catholic School’s door and eventually died of a self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to police.
Westman was dressed in black and carried a rifle, shotgun and pistol.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) lauded the “incredibly brave” school staff who “protected these kids from harm” and commended police officers who “ran towards danger when the rest of us could have run in the other direction.”
Frey was on Good Morning America Thursday.
“This was a horrific tragedy in Minneapolis, and then again how many times have you heard politicians talk about an unspeakable tragedy, and yet this kind of thing happens again and again,” he said.
“Prayers, thoughts, they are certainly welcomed, but they are not enough. Right now, we have a city that is united in grief, and we have a city that is going to be united in action,” Frey continued.
“Because the truth is that there needs to be change, so that we don’t have another mayor in another month and a half, talking about a tragedy that happened in their city,” Frey said.
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According to FBI Director Kash Patel, Westman identified as transgender. The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of “domestic terrorism” and a hate crime against Catholics.
