Vice President Harris urges for tougher gun control laws at Monterey Park memorial: 'Congress must act'
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — Vice President Kamala Harris arrived outside of the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park Wednesday night, stopping to take a look at each of the victims' names and pictures from Saturday's deadly mass shooting before placing a bouquet in front of the memorial.
Harris told reporters the nation is mourning the loss of the 11 people killed and nine others injured, while also advocating for stricter gun control laws.
"Tragically we keep saying the same things," Harris said. "Congress must act. Should they? Yes. Can they? Yes."
Melissa Michelson of Alhambra, California, was at the vigil following Harris’ visit holding a sign that read “What about gun control?”, saying she has been disappointed with local officials not taking a strong stance on gun violence.