As per the New York Post, Westman wrote about what they wanted to wear on the day of the shooting. »I don’t want to dress girly all the time but I guess sometimes I really like it. I know I am not a woman but I definitely don’t feel like a man … I really like my outfit, » they wrote.
« I look pretty, smart and modest. I think I want to wear something like this for my shooting, » Westman added. « I hate my face. I hate when I can see it. I don’t want to be seen. »
The disturbing letter also saw Westman make a disturbing plea to their family and friends, with it all beginning with an apology.
« I don’t expect forgiveness, and I don’t expect any apology, » they wrote. « I have to hold much weight. But to my family and those close to me, I do apologise for the effects my actions will have on your lives.
« Please know I care for all of you so much, and it pains me to bring this storm of chaos into your lives. This will affect so many more people than the ones that are immediately involved. »Donald Trump took to Truth Social to confirm he had been ‘fully briefed’ regarding the shooting in Minneapolis, adding: « The FBI quickly responded and they are on the scene. »
The president said that the White House would ‘continue to monitor this terrible situation’, before saying: « Please join me in praying for everyone involved. »
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had also been briefed on the situation, with the politician penning on Twitter: « I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence. »
A Texas mom has been charged after being accused of helping her teenage son plan out ‘mass targeted violence’ at his school.
Ashley Pardo is now the first person in Bexar County history to face a charge of aiding in the commission of terrorism after officials accused her of arming her 13-year-old son with a plot to carry out mass violence at his San Antonio middle school.
According to court documents, Pardo allegedly bought several things to help her son commit a shooting, such as ammunition, tactical gear, and loaded magazines.
Authorities went on to allege her son drew maps of his school months before his arrest which was marked ‘suicide route,’ as his fascination with white supremacist mass shooters led him to plan an attack at Rhodes Middle School.
