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Officials say the weapons used in Thursday’s attack in Indianapolis were purchased legally

The victims ranged from age 20 to 65. Some of them were shopping at the store; some worked there. One was a police officer who arrived to help.

The president said the upper chamber needs to pass legislation approved by the House earlier this month, which would tighten gun laws including background checks.

The suspect is from Arvada, a small city between Denver and Boulder. He was wounded during the shooting.

Early witness accounts to local media highlight the sheer confusion and fear that erupted in and outside of the grocery store as the shooting began.

President Biden spoke out against anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander hate and harassment since before the spa shootings around Atlanta. Now, community leaders want concrete responses.

He spoke with NPR on Thursday afternoon about the state of the bureau and how the FBI is confronting white supremacist and militia-based terrorism. He also addressed the ongoing investigation into the recent shootings in the Atlanta area.

Hundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders turned to social media to air their anger, sadness, fear and hopelessness. The hashtag #StopAsianHate was a top trending topic on Twitter hours after the shootings Tuesday evening.

Authorities said it’s too early to declare the attacks a hate crime – prompting a debate over when that label should be used and how to present the gunman’s explanation.

Tuesday’s violence has amplified fears in the Asian American community, which is already experiencing a spike in attacks and harassment since the coronavirus pandemic began.