President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with the families of four law enforcement officers who tragically lost their lives in a shooting incident in Charlotte, North Carolina. The officers, including a deputy US marshal, were fatally shot while attempting to serve a warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The officers encountered gunfire from a 'high-powered rifle' and responded by returning fire, resulting in the suspect's death, as confirmed by the local police chief.
In response to the tragic event, President Biden expressed his condolences and referred to the fallen officers as 'heroes.' He emphasized the need for increased funding for police departments and advocated for a ban on assault weapons to address the issue of gun violence. Biden urged Congress to take decisive action, calling for a ban on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, safe storage requirements for guns, universal background checks, and the implementation of a national red flag law.
According to the Fraternal Order of Police, a total of 136 officers have been shot in the line of duty this year, with twenty of them succumbing to their injuries. President Biden is also set to meet with officers who were wounded in the Charlotte shooting, underscoring his commitment to supporting law enforcement personnel.
Following his visit to Charlotte, President Biden will travel to Wilmington, North Carolina, where he is expected to discuss infrastructure and job-related matters, highlighting his administration's legislative achievements.
