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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsEl Paso suspect's mother called police concerned about gun
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/07/us/el-paso-crusius-gun-warning/index.htmlThe El Paso shooting suspect's mother called the Allen, Texas, Police Department weeks before the shooting because she was concerned about her son owning an "AK" type firearm, lawyers for the family confirmed to CNN.
The mother contacted police because she was worried about her son owning the weapon given his age, maturity level and lack of experience handling such a firearm, attorneys Chris Ayres and R. Jack Ayres said.
During the call, the mother was transferred to a public safety officer who told her that -- based on her description of the situation -- her son, 21, was legally allowed to purchase the weapon, the attorneys said. The mother did not provide her name or her son's name, and police did not seek any additional information from her before the call concluded, they added.
The mother contacted police because she was worried about her son owning the weapon given his age, maturity level and lack of experience handling such a firearm, attorneys Chris Ayres and R. Jack Ayres said.
During the call, the mother was transferred to a public safety officer who told her that -- based on her description of the situation -- her son, 21, was legally allowed to purchase the weapon, the attorneys said. The mother did not provide her name or her son's name, and police did not seek any additional information from her before the call concluded, they added.
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El Paso suspect's mother called police concerned about gun (Original Post)
DURHAM D
Aug 2019
OP
She must be so angry with the laws that allows legally owned weapons of war
BigmanPigman
Aug 2019
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elleng
(130,156 posts)1. 'given his age, maturity level and lack of experience handling such a firearm.'
BigmanPigman
(51,432 posts)2. She must be so angry with the laws that allows legally owned weapons of war
in the hands of haters, even if it is her own son. If I were her I would join the other mothers who are fighting for change. Her name and position would draw more attention to the cause.
Bayard
(21,806 posts)3. Good idea
She tried to do the right thing, prevent tragedy, and got smacked for her concern. I'm sure she's going thru her own mourning now, but she can do some good by speaking out.