A gunman opened fire early Sunday morning in downtown Cleveland, injuring nine people, prompting state officials to seek gun control measures.
Authorities said the shooting occurred just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday as a crowd of people emerged from a bar in the city’s warehouse district, CBS News. report. Eight people between the ages of 23 and 38 were not in a life-threatening condition in the alleged attack, according to the report, but another person, identified only as a man, was reportedly seriously injured.
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The shooting prompted calls from local and federal officials for tougher gun control. CBS News reports that Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb points to the 2022 Gun Ownership Act signed into law by Republican Gov. permits the possession, possession and concealment of handguns legally. Bibb was relieved that no one was killed in Sunday’s shooting, but insisted the incident highlighted a national problem with guns, CNN said. report. (Related: Denver Nuggets NBA title celebration interrupted by shootings, 9 injured)
Ohio Democratic Rep. Shontelle Brown echoed his sentiments. called He warned that gun violence is an “epidemic” that is tearing “the foundations of our communities” apart, and without “significant legislative action” the violence will not end.
“The bipartisan Safe Zones Act, signed last year, shows Congress can take action if it continues to listen to voters, not gun control advocates. , funded red flag law enforcement and disarmament of domestic abusers, supported interventions in community violence, and funded school safety,” Brown said in a press release.
“Today, much remains to be done, including establishing truly universal background checks, banning assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition supplies, closing further loopholes related to illegal gun purchases, and cracking down on gun trafficking. Yes,” Brown continued.
Cleveland Police Chief Wayne Drummond said investigators are still actively pursuing leads to find and arrest the suspect. Investigators at this time do not believe there was an altercation between the shooter and the victim prior to the incident, according to CBS News.
