New York City detectives travel to Nevada to investigate Shane Tamura, who carried out a mass shooting in Manhattan earlier this week, killing four people before taking his own life. The incident has intensified calls for stronger gun control measures, particularly after it was revealed that Tamura legally purchased firearms despite documented mental health issues and two prior hospitalizations.
Gun safety advocates are alarmed by Tamura’s ability to buy a revolver and an assault-style rifle, highlighting gaps in legislation regarding mental health and gun ownership. With Nevada’s newest laws allowing for the temporary seizure of weapons from individuals on emergency mental health holds, experts argue for a review of existing laws to prevent future tragedies.
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