Chris Murphy

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2/ The Highland Park killer was known to police. In 2019 police interceded when Crimo tried to kill himself with a machete and again when he threatened to kill family members. At the time, Crimo didn't own a gun, so a red flag law process wasn't relevant. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 8, 2022

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The new gun bill requires that local police be notified anytime a 18-20 yr old buys a gun. It also provides funding to help police better administer red flag laws. These two provisions could have prevented the Highland Park shooting. 1/ It's important you understand how: — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 8, 2022

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3/ In 2020, Crimo began to buy military style guns. Under current law, the FBI simply checks criminal databases and if there is no arrest (which there wasn't for Crimo), the sale goes through. So the Highland Park police likely didn't know this dangerous kid was buying guns. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 8, 2022