Jaden McDaniels' girlfriend calls out alleged government failures after catholic school shooting horror leaves 2 children dead and 17 injured

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jaden McDaniels’ girlfriend, Allison Audrey, has called on the government for stricter gun laws following the latest school shooting incident in the state.

On Wednesday, a shooter fired through church windows on the Annunciation Catholic School campus in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17, authorities said. The deceased shooter was identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, who had graduated from the school in 2017.

Shortly after reports emerged of the incident, Jaden McDaniels’ girlfriend criticized the government and expressed her unhappiness with the gun laws currently in place.

"Not sure how many innocent children have to die for the govt to regulate gun laws," she wrote on X.

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Audrey has been in a relationship with McDaniels for more than a year now. The couple went public with their relationship in June 2024. They welcomed their son Mekhi in July that year.

McDaniels is coming off a stellar season for the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 12.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. He was key for the team, playing all 82 games, shooting 47.7%. He made 15 appearances in the playoffs, averaging 14.7 points and 5.6 rebounds.

McDaniels signed a five-year, $131 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves last season and will be under contract through 2029.

Jaden McDaniels and his girlfriend Allison Audrey expecting their second child

On July 26, Audrey posted photos of herself, McDaniels and their son, Mekhi, announcing they’re expecting their second child on Instagram:

"Mekhi is being promoted to big brother! October 2025 🤍."

The couple have kept their relationship away from the public eye, rarely sharing updates on social media.

McDaniels has been in Minnesota since 2020 after the Timberwolves drafted him with the No. 28 pick. Over the last five seasons, he has grown into a solid defender and 3-point shooter, allowing him to stretch the floor and provide valuable minutes in the team's offense next to Anthony Edwards.

Led by Edwards, McDaniels and Co. reached their second straight conference finals before being knocked out by the OKC Thunder.

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