Chicago pastor calls for White House response to American violence following the Kansas City parade shooting.
CHICAGO(CBS) — Following the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting, which killed one lady and injured 22 others, a Chicago-area preacher is calling on the White House to take action.
“We continue to appeal to President Biden to correctly identify violence as a public health crisis,” stated Pastor Anthony Williams of King International Ministries. “The event in Kansas City is an indication that American violence is a public health crisis.”
All twelve victims who were admitted to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City have been discharged.
All 12 victims admitted to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City have been discharged.
According to a statement from the hospital, all of the children who were shot should recover completely.
The Chiefs have also launched a KC Strong contribution drive through the United Way to benefit the shooting victims and their families.
So far they have raised more than $570,000.
