After a recent shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church that claimed three lives, including the shooter, a new poll reveals that 52% of voters believe stricter gun control laws could help prevent such incidents. This marks a 2% increase since December 2024, when a previous shooting in Wisconsin prompted similar concerns about gun safety among voters.
The shooting at the church also left 18 individuals injured and reignited discussions about existing laws, such as the state’s Extreme Risk Protection Order. Notably, despite concerns about the suspect’s potential risk demonstrated through troubling writings, evidence indicates that authorities did not pursue an ERPO. The poll, conducted with 1,117 likely voters, highlights growing unease around gun violence and the debate surrounding legislative action to address this pressing issue.
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