President Joe Biden has today called on Congress to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines following the mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, that resulting in 10 people losing their lives.
Per The Hill, the POTUS has also called loopholes in the background check systems to be closed.
Speaking on Tuesday, Biden said: "I don’t need to wait another minute, let alone an hour, to take common sense steps that will save lives in the future and to urge my colleagues in the House and Senate to act."
The President continued: "We can ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country once again. I got that done when I was a senator. [...] We should do it again."
Biden then called on the US Senate to "immediately pass" two House-passed bills that would expand background checks for firearm sales.
"These are bills that received votes from both Democrats and Republicans in the House. This should not be a partisan issue.
"This is not and should not be a partisan issue, this is an American issue. It will save lives, American lives, and we have to act," Biden said.
Biden's comments come after a 21-year-old man was charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder following the mass shooting at the King Soopers supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday.
As reported by NBC News, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa was charged after being arrested at the scene following a stand-off with police.
Boulder police Chief Maris Herold confirmed in a morning press conference on Tuesday that the suspect was shot in the leg prior to being taken into custody.
The mass shooting resulted in the deaths of 10 people, including 51-year-old police officer Eric Talley - a father of seven children - who was the first officer to attend the scene yesterday afternoon.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis also told reporters at the press conference: "We will hold the evildoer responsible to the fullest extent of the law for his actions."
Herald also named the nine other victims who lost their lives yesterday; Denny Strong, 20, Neven Stanisic, 23, Rikki Olds, 25, Tralona Bartkowiak, 49, Suzanne Fountain, 59, Teri Leiker, 51, Kevin Mahoney, 61, Lynn Murray, 62, and Jody Waters, 65.
Per ABC News, Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty confirmed that Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa will be taken to the Boulder County Jail once he is released from the hospital, which is expected to be later today.
Speaking at a press conference yesterday following the initial arrest, Herold confirmed that the suspect was in custody and was receiving hospital treatment. "I want to reassure the community that they are safe," she said.
Herold also spoke about officer Talley, who had been with the Boulder police department since 2010.
"The heroic action of this officer when he responded to the scene... phone calls of shots fired in the area and a phone call about a possible person with a patrol rifle," Herold said, adding: "Officer Talley was the first on the scene and he was fatally shot."
On Twitter, the department paid its respects to the late officer, writing: "Rest In peace Officer Eric Talley. Your service will never be forgotten."
Biden recently took to Twitter to pay his respects to the victims, writing:
"Jill and I are devastated for the lives that have been shattered by gun violence in Colorado.
"Less than a week after the horrific murders in Georgia, another American city is scarred by a senseless attack. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and the survivors.
"There is a great deal we do not know about the killer, his motivation, and other critical aspects about this shooting, but know this: as president, I will use all the resources at my disposal to keep the American people safe."
