MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — Vice President Kamala Harris Arrived outside of the Star Ballroom Dance Studio In Monterey Park Wednesday Night, stop to look at the names and photos of each victim. Saturday’s Mass shootings in deadly numbers Before you place a bouquet at the memorial.
Harris Reporters were told that the nation mourns the loss of the 11 people were killed and nine more were injuredWhile he supports stricter gun control laws, he also endorses them.
“Tragically we keep saying the same things,” Harris said. “Congress must act. Should they? Yes. Can they? Yes.”
Melissa Michelson This is Alhambra, California, was at the vigil following Harris’ visit holding a sign that read “What about gun control?”She said that she was disappointed by the inaction of local officials regarding gun violence.
“My community is more upset and angry at what happened here,” Michelson said. “Everybody else has just been talking about thoughts and prayers, and that’s good for a short minute, and then it’s time to actually do something.”
Michelson She said that she had not heard any of it. Harris’ words Wednesday, but added it was something she’d “be willing to get behind.”
“The question is, what exactly is she willing to do and where this goes,” Michelson added. “It’s always the same after a mass shooting — a little bit of talk, and no action.”
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Gloria Gonzales, a 71 year-old Monterey Park Residents came with her 25 year-old granddaughter. Regina GonzalesTo show her support for the city she called home for more than 60 years. Regina Currently, lives Diamond Bar, CaliforniaShe still feels the shock at the shooting in her hometown.
“Throughout the week, I’ve just been like, ‘holy crap, like, this actually happened,’” She spoke. “It’s almost not real.”
Regina Gonzales Additional Harris’ visit illustrates the severity of what the community is going through. Gloria Gonzales She expressed her appreciation and gratitude for the honor Harris Visit Monterey Park.
“I think that is going to be a big morale lifting for the people here in Monterey Park, that they took the time for our community to come out and visit and say encouraging words,” Gloria Gonzales said.
Vigils have been held each night since the shooting in the close-knit community that has united people from different backgrounds to begin healing.
“We’re strong here in Monterey Park. We’re strong here and we’re going to go forward,” Gloria Gonzalez said. “I think it’s going to make the community and all the different nationalities that are here mend together.”
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On Tuesday, seven people were killed in two shootings near the Northern California community Half Moon BayJust days after the Monterey Park rampage. President Joe Biden He said that he spoke to California Gov. Gavin Newsom and local leaders and pledged the federal government’s support.
The The president referred to the new legislation being introduced Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-CalifTo ban assault weapons, and urge them to “send that to my desk as quickly as you can.” The Bill faces a hard climb in the Senate This is not likely to happen in the Republican-led House.
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