McAuliffe pushes gun control before learning details of local shooting

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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe had a lot to say Wednesday morning in response to a double murder in Roanoke, Va., including that the shooting proves the need for stricter gun laws and that the alleged gunman was likely a “disgruntled employee.”

However, when asked if he knew anything about whether the suspect, Vester Flanagan, had obtained his gun illegally, McAuliffe had no comment.

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