China News Service, March 24. According to a report by the US Chinese website, a shooting in Boulder, Colorado, USA on the 22nd resulted in 10 deaths. On the 23rd, President Biden called on Congress to pass a gun control bill that bans offensive weapons and large capacity. Sales of ammunition and eliminate loopholes in the background check system.
"We need to take common-sense measures to save lives. I don't want to wait another minute, let alone an hour. I urge colleagues in the House and Senate to take action." Biden said in a speech at the White House.
On March 22, local time, a shooting occurred in a supermarket in Colorado, USA that day, resulting in 10 deaths. The picture shows the police and rescue personnel are in place.
Biden called on the Senate to "immediately pass" two bills that have already been passed in the House of Representatives to expand background checks on gun sales. He pointed out that both bills have won the support of some House Republicans.
The Wall Street Journal reported that White House Spokesperson Psaki said on the 23rd that Biden "is considering a series of measures," including legislative and administrative measures to address gun violence.
On the 22nd local time, a shooting occurred at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, killing 10 people, including a policeman.
The police determined on the 23rd that the suspect was Ahmed Alivi Arisa, a 21-year-old resident from Arvada, Colorado, who has been charged with 10 murders.
Biden pointed out that officials are still waiting for more information about the gunmen's motives and weapons used.
He said he would regularly listen to briefings from Attorney General Garland and FBI Director Ray, and to keep in touch with Colorado leaders.
Biden expressed gratitude to the "hero" police officer Eric Tully and other emergency personnel who lost their lives in the shooting, and also expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
Before leaving the White House for Columbus, Ohio, Biden ordered the White House to fly at half-mast to pay tribute to the victims.
Less than a week before the Colorado shooting, a gunman shot and killed eight people, including six Asians, in three massage parlors in the Atlanta area.
These tragedies have reignited the appeal of US Democrats and gun control advocates for gun control legislation.
However, many Republicans still oppose the adoption of gun control measures, which means that it is difficult for the bill to pass in the evenly matched Senate.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz said in a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the 23rd: "Every time there is a shooting incident, we will stage this play. The committee will meet and propose a series of bills that cannot stop these murders. He said that the Democrats’ proposal would "take guns from law-abiding citizens."