Kansas shooting: Biden calls for ban on assault weapons after deadly shooting at Super Bowl parade
Published: Feb 15, 2024, 07:00 IST | Updated: Feb 15, 2024, 07:00 IST
US President Joe Biden gestures as he delivers remarks at the White House.
United States President Joe Biden appealed to all Americans on Wednesday (Feb 14) to support his appeal to Congress to ban assault weapons, stating that the deadly shootout which took place at a Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City "cuts deep".
"Today's events should move us, shock us, shame us into acting," said Biden, in a White House statement.
“It is time to act. That’s where I stand. And I ask the country to stand with me. To make your voice heard in Congress so we finally act to ban assault weapons, to limit high-capacity magazines, strengthen background checks, keep guns out of the hands of those who have no business owning them or handling them,” said Biden, in a statement released by the White House.
"Today's events should move us, shock us, shame us into acting," said Biden, in a White House statement.
“It is time to act. That’s where I stand. And I ask the country to stand with me. To make your voice heard in Congress so we finally act to ban assault weapons, to limit high-capacity magazines, strengthen background checks, keep guns out of the hands of those who have no business owning them or handling them,” said Biden, in a statement released by the White House.
Biden said that the Super Bowl victory must have been a joyous occasion.
He said, “For this joy to be turned to tragedy today in Kansas City cuts deep in the American soul. Today’s events should move us, shock us, shame us into acting. What are we waiting for? What else do we need to see? How many more families need to be torn apart?”
He said, “For this joy to be turned to tragedy today in Kansas City cuts deep in the American soul. Today’s events should move us, shock us, shame us into acting. What are we waiting for? What else do we need to see? How many more families need to be torn apart?”
Vice President Kamala Harris, meanwhile, called on the members of Congress to pass “reasonable gun safety laws” after the shooting that took place on Wednesday (Feb 14) towards the end of a parade for the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs.
“The reality of it is a lot of this can be prevented if members of legislatures, including the United States Congress, just have the courage to act with reasonable gun safety law,” said Harris, while speaking to the reporters at Joint Base Andrews before stepping aboard Air Force 2 en route to the Munich Security Conference. Harris said that she has been praying for those affected by the shootout.
“The reality of it is a lot of this can be prevented if members of legislatures, including the United States Congress, just have the courage to act with reasonable gun safety law,” said Harris, while speaking to the reporters at Joint Base Andrews before stepping aboard Air Force 2 en route to the Munich Security Conference. Harris said that she has been praying for those affected by the shootout.
Watch: US: One dead, 22 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration
The shooting happened west of Union Station, near the garage, when the fans of Kansas City Chiefs were leaving, as per Kansas City police. In the incident, one person, a DJ, was killed and 21 others suffered injuries.
In a press conference, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said that they have detained three people and are carrying out an investigation into the deadly shooting, which she termed a "tragedy".
In September 2023, the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention was established by Biden and tasked the vice president to oversee the office.
In a press conference, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said that they have detained three people and are carrying out an investigation into the deadly shooting, which she termed a "tragedy".
In September 2023, the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention was established by Biden and tasked the vice president to oversee the office.
(With inputs from agencies)