Call for Navy security review
US politicians are calling for a review into how the suspected gunman in Monday's rampage at the Washington Navy Yard received and maintained a security clearance, despite a history of violent episodes.
US politicians are calling for a review into how the suspected gunman in Monday's rampage at the Washington Navy Yard received and maintained a security clearance, despite a history of violent episodes.
The FBI said the weapon used in yesterday's mass shooting at a Navy base in Washington DC was bough legally, in Virginia. A spokeswoman said:
It was a lawful purchase of a shotgun, made in Virginia.
Despite having serious mental health problems and previous incidents with firearms, Aaron Alexis held security clearance for the Navy base.
At least 13 people, including the suspected gunman, have been killed in a shooting at a Navy base in Washington DC.