Virginia’s Democratic Leadership To Push For Action On Gun Control Following Mass Shooting
Gov. Ralph Northam, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Attorney General Mark R. Herring, all Democrats, want lawmakers to tighten the state’s gun laws, which are among the most permissive in the nation. Over the weekend, several other Virginia Democrats took to social media to say that Friday’s shooting demonstrated the need to take control of the legislature this fall and pass restrictions on guns, as well, and a top Republican lawmaker said he is open to discussions.
The Washington Post:
Virginia’s Top Democrats To Call For Stricter Gun Laws After Virginia Beach; One GOP Leader Willing To Talk
All three of Virginia’s statewide elected officials plan to stand together Tuesday to call for tighter gun safety policies in the wake of Friday’s mass shooting in Virginia Beach. Gov. Ralph Northam, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Attorney General Mark R. Herring, all Democrats, expressed frustration over the weekend that Republicans who control the General Assembly have repeatedly stifled efforts to consider any form of gun control. (Schneider, 6/3)
Reuters:
Factbox: Virginia Beach Massacre Among Deadliest U.S. Workplace Shootings
The massacre on Friday of 12 people at a Virginia Beach, Virginia, municipal building was the work a veteran employee who had sent in his resignation hours before opening fire, according to police. The attack stands as the second-deadliest U.S. workplace shooting since 2000. Here are some of the others. (Goldberg, 6/3)
The Washington Post:
Virginia Beach Mass Shooter Reveals Little In Resignation Note Sent Day Of Massacre
DeWayne Craddock submitted a short and courteous resignation letter Friday, telling a Virginia Beach official it had been a “pleasure” to work for the city. Hours later, he fatally shot 12 people, almost all of whom were colleagues. The striking disconnect in the email released Monday by Virginia Beach officials deepened the mystery around what prompted the nation’s worst mass shooting this year. Investigators continue to probe Craddock’s personal and professional life, looking for a motive. (Miller, Shapira and Zauzmer, 6/3)