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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Democratic leaders push for Congress to do more on school shootings: ‘Thoughts and prayers are not enough to prevent gun violence’

Democratic leaders are calling for the U.S. Congress to do more to tackle school shootings after two children were killed in Minnesota.

Police have identified Robin Westman, 23, as the shooter who opened fire at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis at about 8.30 a.m. on Wednesday. Two children aged 8 and 10 have been confirmed as dead, with a further 14 children injured alongside three adult parishioners.

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