India, Aug. 28 -- FBI chief Kash Patel said the bureau is investigating the Minneapolis, Minnesota shooting as "an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics."

He further added, "There were 2 fatalities, an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old. In addition, 14 children and 3 adults were injured." Patel added, "The shooter has been identified as Robin Westman, a male born as Robert Westman."

Kash Patel said the agency will continue to provide updates on the ongoing investigation into the Minnesota shooting "with the public as we are able."

The attack took place at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, which also houses a grammar school. Hospital officials said 17 people were injured, including 14 children, seven of whom remain i...