Missouri police were unable to confiscate Orlando Harris' rifle despite family's concerns, leading to a school shooting.

Orlando Harris' family urged Missouri police to confiscate his AR-15-style rifle and ammunition due to his fragile mental health after multiple suicide attempts. However, police could only recommend he store the weapon in a unit, as Missouri lacks red-flag laws. Nine days later, Harris fatally shot a student and a teacher at his former high school before being killed by police. This incident underscores the difficulties in restricting gun access amid clear danger signs.

November 03, 2024
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