Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces plans to call a special legislative session to address gun laws after a devastating shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis that resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to 21 others. In light of the attack, Walz aims to propose a comprehensive package that could include an assault-weapons ban, though the close division in the Legislature presents challenges in garnering bipartisan support.
During a press conference, Walz emphasizes the need for immediate action, stating, “If Minnesota lets this moment slide… then shame on us.” The investigation into the shooter, who fired 116 rounds during a back-to-school Mass, revealed troubling connections to the school and documented expressions of hatred. As local mayors urge changes to state laws that limit city-level gun restrictions, Walz’s effort underlines the growing urgency for lawmakers to confront gun violence in the wake of this heartbreaking incident.
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