Who Was Damian Haglund? Mount Horeb Middle School Shooter Identified

Law Enforcement Response

Law enforcement sources confirmed that Haglund was intercepted and killed by Mount Horeb police outside the school premises. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul confirmed this during a press briefing later that day. The officers involved were subsequently placed on leave, as per standard procedure after such events.

Cryptic Messages on Social Media

Prior to the shooting, Haglund allegedly posted cryptic messages on his Snapchat account. Witnesses claimed he shared two photos on his Snapchat story, one containing a Finnish message and the other a Bosnian message. These messages hinted at potential distress or instability.

Twitter Account Discovery

Investigations revealed that Haglund operated a Twitter account under the name “Fritzsche Letvan.” The account, associated with the Letvan X page, contained concerning posts referencing Haglund’s TikTok account, now deleted. Some posts, including references to the Columbine tragedy, raised alarm about Haglund’s state of mind.

Ominous Statements

Posts from the “Fritzsche Letvan” X page included disturbing statements such as “Please help me Columbine,” advocating for the resurrection of the Columbine tragedy, and expressing ominous sentiments about Haglund’s future. A post on the morning of May 1 hinted at impending actions, adding to the unsettling nature of the situation.