8th Grade Minneapolis Shooting Survivor Says Classmates Mistook Gunshots For Fireworks Before Taking Cover [VIDEO]

8th Grade Minneapolis Shooting Survivor Says Classmates Mistook Gunshots For Fireworks Before Taking Cover [VIDEO]

Heartbreaking details are emerging about the Minneapolis school shooting that claimed the lives of two children and left 17 others injured.
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The tragedy occurred during a back-to-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic School on Wednesday (Aug. 27). 13-year-old Javen Willis, an eighth grader, shared with the Today show what it was like inside the church as g*nfire erupted. While some of his classmates believed the gunshots were fireworks, Javen knew something was off.
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Thankfully, the young teen trusted his gut. “I prayed. I realized I can’t just focus on myself. I want to keep everybody as safe as possible,” Javen said. When sh*ts came through the windows, Javen dropped under a pew with friends. He urged them to stay low and calm.
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The gunman, 23-year-old Robin Westman, died by suicide at the scene. Authorities are investigating the tragedy as domestic terrorism and a possible hate crime.
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*How can this country come together to finally solve the gun violence crisis?*