President Biden prompts urgent plea for gun control reform over Super Bowl tragedy in Kansas City

US President pushed Congress to take strict actions and pass a bill to ban assault weapons.

President Biden prompts urgent plea for gun control reform over Super Bowl tragedy in Kansas City

Joe Biden on strict actions for gun control (Via The Hill/CNN)

A looming cloud covered Kansas City on Wednesday during the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade, causing one death and more than 20 wounded after an unidentified man opened fire. The victorious players in red along with their million fans who lined up on the street ran to find a shelter to protect themselves amidst the horrifying chaos. 

Looking at the gravity of the situation, US President Joe Biden once again emphasized the matter of gun control as he renewed his calls for Congress, to pass gun violence prevention legislation.   

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President Biden said in a statement on Wednesday:

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The Super Bowl is the most unifying event in America. Nothing brings more of us together. And the celebration of a Super Bowl win is a moment that brings a joy that can’t be matched to the winning team and their supporters. For this joy to be turned to tragedy today in Kansas City cuts deep in the American soul.
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Moreover, Biden also pushed Congress to take strict actions and pass a bill to ban assault weapons. He renewed calls for limiting the high-capacity magazines and making a strong background check as well as laws for those people, who may be allowed to keep guns and prevent getting them in the wrong hands. 

Parade shooting in Kansas City: What we know so far

According to BBC News, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves shared that an investigation has been launched to find the unidentified shooter. The police have been collecting physical and digital evidence along with interviewing the witnesses and victims for more information about the tragic incident. 

Sudden chaos in Kansas City post the horrific gun shooting
Sudden chaos in Kansas City post the horrific gun shooting (Via People)

Chief Nursing Officer Stephanie Meyer revealed that out of the 21 people, who were injured by the gunshot, nine were children between the ages of six to fifteen. They have been admitted to the Children’s Mercy Hospital for treatment while the other people who suffered injuries due to the sudden chaos are being treated at the local hospitals. 

While the Kansas City police investigating the whole incident, a source close to CBS News shared that the shooting was the result of an argument during the parade that turned violent. However, until the official police report comes, nothing can be said for sure.

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