Highland Park Shooting: Kamala Harris Calls on Congress to Push Renewal of Assault Weapons Ban After 4th of July Violence in Illinois

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday called on Congress to act following the Highland Park shooting on the 4th of July in Illinois.

Speaking at a teachers union that occurred miles away from the site of the tragedy, Harris underscored that violence, such as the Highland Park shooting, should be stopped, New York Post reported. Harris also emphasized that communities should be protected against the terror of gun violence.

The vice president then shared that the 4th of July should be a day to "come together with family and friends" and celebrate the nation's independence instead of experiencing a "violent tragedy."

Harris then called on Congress to act on the assault weapons ban in the light of the Illinois tragedy.

"Congress needs to have the courage to act and renew the assault-weapons ban... An assault weapon is designed to kill a lot of human beings - quickly," Harris emphasized.

Vice President Kamala Harris also pointed out that Congress should stop covering for the gun manufacturers with the liability shield. She added that there is no reason to have "weapons of war" in the streets of the United States, pointing out that reasonable gun-safety laws are needed.

Joe Biden Comments on Highland Park Shooting in Illinois

A day before Harris made her comment, President Joe Biden expressed his thoughts on the Highland Park shooting in Illinois.

Biden said in a statement that he and First Lady Jill Biden were shocked with the tragedy, calling it "senseless gun violence."

The president added that there is still much more work to do in the epidemic of gun violence, stressing that he will not "give up" on fighting the issue.

On Tuesday, Biden told reporters he is "not sure" if he will go to the site of the Highland Park shooting. Biden made his comments when he was asked as he departed from a Medal of Honor event in the White House East Room.

Later on Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that there is still no plan to send President Joe Biden to Illinois.

"I just don't have anything to say about any travel to Illinois," Jean-Pierre noted.

Highland Park Shooting in Illinois

On the 4th of July, authorities arrested 22-year-old Robert "Bobby" Crime III, who allegedly opened fire from a rooftop, killing at least six people and injuring two dozen others. The shooting occurred at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in downtown Highland Park around 10:14 a.m.

Lake County Sgt. Christopher Covelli said that the gunman shot into the parade in Highland Park from a rooftop using a high-powered rifle. He added that the Highland Park shooting appeared to be "completely random."

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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