Minnesota State Sen. Mohamed: 'We have to ban assault weapons'

Incident Overview - A shooting occurred at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, resulting in fatalities and injuries during mass [1] - The community is devastated, and the event is expected to have a lasting impact [3] Legislative Response - A Minnesota State Senator advocates for banning assault weapons following the shooting [4][9] - The senator acknowledges existing red flag laws and expanded background checks are insufficient [5][6] - The senator plans to introduce a bill to ban assault weapons in Minnesota during the next legislative session [9] - The senator hopes the tragedy will serve as a wake-up call and garner support for stricter gun control measures [10] Social Media & Law Enforcement - Concerns are raised regarding the culpability of social media platforms in flagging violent content posted by potential shooters [11][12] - There is a call for social media platforms to alert law enforcement about users posting violent content or expressing dangerous intentions [12] - The senator suggests law enforcement should have increased capabilities to monitor online activity and investigate potential threats [14] - The senator also suggests monitoring individuals purchasing large quantities of guns [12]