CC 2- Shooting in Phoenix

In a recent article entitled, "Three wounded, one critically, in shooting at Phoenix office complex," staff writer Alex Johnson, of MSN News, informs readers about a shooting that took place in Phoenix, Arizona.

A gunman entered an office complex and began shooting people. "Three people were shot and wounded," Johnson wrote. The gunman was believed to have been in an argument in the lobby and then it turned to gunfire. Two of the three that were shot were not seriously injured, however one has life threatening injuries according to the authorities.

There is no suspect in custody at the time and the police are still searching. Alex spoke to Sgt. Tommy Thompson who said "the gunman was not in custody and that authorities were seeking an 'older white male.'" The police believe there were two weapons used in the shooting. The SWAT team located a house five miles away that is said to be linked to the suspect. However, the man was not home and they are waiting for a search warrant to enter his home.

During the shootings, there was a Senate hearing on gun violence. Johnson wrote "former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., made a brief statement urging new gun control measures." While the Senate was having a hearing on the increasing gun violence, there was a shooting. Giffords was injured in a shooting in Tucson, Ariz., in 2011. Her husband interrupted his answer to another Senators question to make an announcement about what had happened in Phoenix.

I believe this country needs stricter gun laws. Limiting was kind of guns you can buy and how big the magazines should be. Too many people have died because of these weapons. The government should enforce very strict laws about back round checks to prevent the wrong people getting a hold of a gun. What would make the biggest difference is having a better access to mental health. It should be easier to get, more affordable and a data base that keeps record of the people that can not have a gun because of bad mental health. The back round checks should also include checking the persons mental health.

The shooting in Phoenix injured three people, leaving one critically injured. The police do not have a suspect in custody, but are working on getting one. The shootings interrupted a Senate hearing that was discussing gun control. The government must have stricter gun laws to help prevent further violence.