Weston Halsne
Weston Halsne is a fifth grader who was present during the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic chapel in Minneapolis, where he witnessed his friend being hit by a bullet while trying to protect him.
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Weston Halsne is a survivor of the Minneapolis school shooting who suffered injuries from shrapnel in his neck.
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Fifth grader says a friend shielded him as shots were fired during Mass.
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Weston Halsne is a fifth-grader who ducked for cover during the shooting.
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Weston Halsne is a fifth grader who described how his friend shielded him during the shooting at Annunciation.
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Fifth-grader Weston Halsne described his experience during the shooting.
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Taiwan· 2025-08-29
Fifth-grade student Weston Halsne ducked for the pews during the shooting.
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Ireland· 2025-08-28Fifth-grader Weston Halsne ducked for the pews during the attack, covering his head.
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Australia· 2025-08-28
Weston Halsne, a fifth grader, said a friend who shielded him from gunfire was shot in the back.
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Weston Halsne, a fifth grader, said a friend who shielded him from gunfire was shot in the back as they hid under the pews.
Police chief: Locked doors kept shooter out of churchUnited States· 2025-08-28Weston Halsne, a fifth grader, said a friend who shielded him from gunfire was shot in the back as they hid under the pews.
‘It just wrecks you’: CNN reporter shows memorial after shootingUnited States· 2025-08-28
The young survivor, 10-year-old Weston Halsne, explained to CBS affiliate station WCCO that his friend saved him from bullets by lying on top of him.
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Weston Halsne, a fifth grader, said a friend who shielded him from gunfire was shot in the back as they hid under the pews.
Vigils held for Minneapolis shooting victimsUnited States· 2025-08-28Weston Halsne, a 10-year-old student, was sitting near the windows when the shooting began.
How the shooting unfolded at Annunciation Catholic School in MinneapolisUnited States· 2025-08-28
Weston Halsne, a fifth grader, said a friend who shielded him from gunfire was shot in the back as they hid under the pews.
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Weston Halsne, a fifth grader, said a friend who shielded him from gunfire was shot in the back as they hid under the pews.
‘Do something’: Minneapolis mayor’s emotional plea in wake of shootingUnited States· 2025-08-28Weston Halsne is a 10-year-old survivor of the shooting who described how his friend protected him.
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Fifth grader says a friend shielded him as shots were fired during Mass.
Video: Fifth grader says a friend shielded him as shots were fired during MassUnited States· 2025-08-28
Weston Halsne, a fifth grader, said a friend who shielded him from gunfire was shot in the back as they hid under the pews.
Video: Minnesota principal’s emotional plea after school shootingUnited States· 2025-08-28Fifth grade pupil Weston Halsne recounted his experience during the shooting.
Three dead and 17 injured in shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-27
Fifth grader Weston Halsne told CBS News his friend was hit by a bullet while trying to protect him.
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