Minnesota State Representative Emma Greenman joins us now. Uh thank you so much for being with us. You you represent the area where that shooting took place.Uh you've been hearing the stories, the horror that those kids went through and the parents. What's going through your mind tonight. >> Yeah, I mean you just heard from an eighth grader who with so much feeling and courage uh protected the folks that that he was with the parents.It is now just a place where we're just holding the community, the kids, th ...

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]