New York Governor Reacts To Horrific School Shooting Tragedy

New York Governor Kathy Hochul just reacted to a horrific school shooting that left young children dead.

Her heartbreaking words are below.

Children Killed In School Shooting

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Authorities say two children, just eight and ten years old, were killed and 17 others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at a Catholic school in Minneapolis.

"Our hearts are with Minnesota as the community grieves this horrific tragedy," Hochul said in a statement.

Fourteen of the wounded are children, and the other three are adults. Officials say all should survive.

Suspect Takes Own Life, Leaves Manifesto

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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara identified the shooter as 23-year-old Robin Westman. Officials say the suspect shot through the church's stained-glass windows of the Annunciation Church before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

O'Hara confirmed Westman left behind a manifesto that is now being investigated by the FBI.

The FBI is investigating the shooting as "act of domestic terrorism" and a "hate crime targeting Catholics."

Hochul Is Devastated

Hochul has offered her heartbreak and solidarity to Minnesota, calling the school shooting in Minneapolis unimaginable.

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She said the start of the school year should bring hope, not gun violence, and offered prayers to Minnesota.

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