Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara called Robin Westman, 23, the suspect involved in a mass shooting at a Catholic school on Wednesday that resulted in the deaths of two children, a “coward” who conducted an “absolutely incomprehensible” act of violence.

Westman killed an 8-year-old and 10-year-old when he fired through the windows at Annunciation Church, which was holding the first Mass of the school year. O’Hare said 17 others, including 14 children, were wounded, but all were expected to survive. Westman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The rifle, shotgun, and pistol Westman allegedly used were lawfully purchased, O’Hara said. The Minnesota Star Tribune reported that police are executing four search warrants: One for the church, the other three for nearby residences related to the suspected shooter, and “additional firearms recovered from there as we speak.”

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