RICHMOND, Va. — Flags across Virginia are flying at half-staff in honor of those affected by a Minneapolis mass shooting.

On Wednesday, Aug. 27, a shooter opened fire during morning mass at Annunciation Catholic School. Police say two children, ages 8 and 10, were killed and 17 others were injured.

Authorities identified the shooter as 23-year-old Robin Westman, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

It's prompting gun violence advocates here in Central Virginia to speak out, like Lori Haas, advocacy manager at Johns Hopkins’ Center for Gun Violence Solutions.

“We have morally and physically failed our children," Haas said. "It is unconscionable. And firearms are the number one killer of children in America."

Haas entered into advocacy work after her daughter was shot in the 20

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