We should cease gun violence, says Joe Biden after Michigan college taking pictures

US President Joe Biden stated shootings are a “family’s worst nightmare” and known as for motion to finish gun violence.

Washington,UPDATED: Feb 15, 2023 12:00 IST

Joe Biden stated there’s much more work to do to cease gun violence within the US. (Photo: Reuters)

By Reuters: US President Joe Biden known as for motion to cease gun violence on Tuesday following the most recent mass taking pictures at Michigan State University the place three have been killed and 5 injured.

Speaking at a keynote handle to the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference in Washington, Biden stated these shootings are a “family’s worst nightmare” that’s occurring “far too often” within the US. He vowed to do extra to deal with gun violence.

“While we gather more information, there’s one thing we do know to be true. We have to do something to stop gun violence ripping apart our communities,” Biden stated.

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Authorities have stated they’ve “no idea why” a 43-year-old gunman killed three Michigan State University college students and wounded 5, however stated he had a historical past of psychological well being issues earlier than the taking pictures spree that ended with him turning the gun on himself.

The gunman, recognized as Anthony Dwayne McRae of Lansing, Michigan, shot himself to dying after the rampage on Monday evening, Jim Tarasca, particular agent in command of the FBI’s Detroit workplace, confirmed. McRae had no recognized affiliation with the college in East Lansing, about 145 km northwest of Detroit.

The “investigation revealed that McRae had a history of mental health issues,” police within the Township of Ewing stated, noting that he had ties to that group and that “out of an abundance of caution,” faculties in that space have been closed for the day.

Monday’s taking pictures got here a day earlier than the five-year anniversary of the Valentine’s Day bloodbath at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which left 17 college students and academics lifeless.

“We took a big step toward passing the most significant bipartisan gun legislation in 30 years. Ghost guns and other things, background checks, but there’s a lot more work to do and I’m committed to get it done with all of you. Some of you know that, and I’m going to say something that’s always controversial, but there is no rationale for assault weapons and magazines that hold 57 bullets,” Joe Biden stated in his handle.

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Feb 15, 2023