For the past 48 hours, social media has been flooded with theories, speculations, and emotional responses following the devastating incident in Minneapolis.
As investigators dive deeper into the shooter’s past, one document quietly surfaced — and it’s this detail that stunned even the most composed commentators.
At first glance, it may seem like just another legal filing. But a deeper look reveals something far more personal — a decision made years before the tragedy that’s now sparking fierce public debate. It’s not about weapons.
It’s not about schooling. It’s something far more intimate… and polarizing.
According to court records cited by The Washington Post, in 2019, the shooter’s mother, Mary Westman, officially filed to change her child’s name from Robert Paul Westman to Robin M. Westman, stating that her child “identifies as a female and wants her name to reflect that identification.” The filing took place in Dakota County, Minnesota. While some see it as a story of parental support, others are drawing stark conclusions about its broader implications — and the country is now deeply divided.
