Minneapolis school attacker 'obsessed with idea of killing children', officials say
Minneapolis school attacker 'obsessed with idea of killing children', officials say
The two children killed in the shooting have been identified as Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski, 10.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is highly accurate, with all key claims supported by multiple reliable sources. The reporting appears objective, with minimal discernible bias. The article accurately reports the names of the victims and the shooter's obsession with killing children, as stated by officials.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The two children killed in the shooting have been identified as Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski, 10.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that two children were killed in the shooting.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Minneapolis school attacker 'obsessed with idea of killing children', officials say
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that authorities say the attacker was 'obsessed with idea of killing children'.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that investigators say the attacker was 'obsessed with the idea of killing children'.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that the shooter was 'obsessed' with the idea of killing children.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms that law enforcement officials said the attacker 'was obsessed with the idea of killing children'.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Multiple sources (1, 3, 4, 5) corroborate the claim that the attacker was 'obsessed with the idea of killing children', according to officials.
- Source 2 confirms the shooting resulted in the death of two children.