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Austin Shooting Sparks Gun Control Debate, Immigration Controversy

3/3/2026

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The Austin shooting left three dead, and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and Rep. Jasmine Crockett avoided addressing Islamic terrorism, instead focusing on gun safety.
Crockett said most mass shooters are White males and urged action on gun laws rather than blaming immigrants.
Republican candidates criticized Democrats for silence on terrorism and called for stricter immigration vetting.
They linked the shooting to open border policies and lax immigration controls.

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The Austin shooting left three dead, and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and Rep. Jasmine Crockett avoided addressing Islamic terrorism, instead focusing on gun safety.
Crockett said most mass shooters are White males and urged action on gun laws rather than blaming immigrants.
Republican candidates criticized Democrats for silence on terrorism and called for stricter immigration vetting.
They linked the shooting to open border policies and lax immigration controls.