Washington Navy Yard Shootings
September 21, 2013
Navy Yard Shooting
From VOA Learning English, this is In The News.
Americans are expressing anger and sadness at the latest shooting incident in the United States. This one took place last Monday in Washington, DC, just a short distance from the Capitol building.
Twelve people were killed and several others wounded in the attack at Washington’s Navy Yard. Police shot dead the gunman after a search at the base. He was identified as 34-year-old Aaron Alexis, a former Navy Reserve sailor. At the time of the shooting, he was an information technology specialist with a private company that worked for the Defense Department.
His mental condition has become a central issue in the investigation. He had recently told police that he was hearing voices. Mr. Alexis was arrested in two separate shooting incidents in 2004 and 2010. Yet he held a security clearance, which enabled him to enter a secure military area.
This week, many Americans were remembering the victims of the attack. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers suspended debate for a few minutes. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said a few words.
“My thoughts are with those who are suffering as a result of the loss of their loved ones and also those people recovering from the wounds.”
Senator Chris Murphy represents Connecticut, where a gunman killed 26 people at an elementary school in Newtown last year. Since then, he has been the Senate’s leading supporter of gun control legislation. He says the Navy Yard shootings show why stronger laws are needed.
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