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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Sharp

Louisville doctor treating bank shooting victims chokes up as he begs lawmakers to ‘do something’

LMPD

The Louisville doctor treating the victims of Monday’s mass shooting choked up with emotion as he said that he has become “weary” from seeing so many people killed or wounded as a result of gun violence.

Speaking at an emotional press conference on Tuesday, Dr Jason Smith, chief medical officer of UofL Health, made an impassioned plea to lawmakers to take action to stop the cycle of shootings.

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