President Barack Obama on Friday offered condolences to the families of the victims of Thursday’s mass shooting shooting in Hesston, Kansas.
Speaking at an event in Jacksonville, Florida, Obama noted that the shooting came just days after another mass shooting in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and called on lawmakers to prioritize action on gun control.
“These acts may not dominate the news today, but these are two more communities in America that are torn apart by grief,” Obama said. “We cannot become numb to this.”
Three people were killed and 14 others were injured after a gunman, whom police identified as Cedric Ford, opened fire in three locations, including the Excel Industries plant where he worked. The President said he called the mayor of Hesston, David Kauffman, Friday morning to express his condolences.
Obama emphasized that the issue of gun violence was not getting the attention that it deserved and had “become routine.” He also implored the media to keep reporting on stories about gun violence.
“I hope the media pays attention to this,” he said. “Once a week we have these shootings. And it doesn’t dominate the news and that has to change.”
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Too late
Ummmm…Congress is not exactly NUMB to this. They’re just scared shitless to DO anything about it.
Too the words right out of my mouth. I am already numb. I don’t even read the stories anymore.
Another one going on now
MASON COUNTY, Wash. - The Mason County Sheriff’s Office confirms one child was taken from a home where police are in negotiations with a man who claims he shot his family.
Authorities report the man called 911 at 9:37 a.m. Friday, saying he shot his wife and children and was holding a gun to his head.
Way too late. But I guess he has to say the words, ultimately pointless or not.