PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Diya TV) — Indian American political leaders across the United States have condemned a deadly mass shooting at Brown University that left two people dead and eight others injured. The attack on Dec. 14 has renewed urgent calls for stronger gun safety legislation as the nation mourns the victims. The shooting occurred on the Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island. It took place on the eve of the anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. That timing added weight to the grief and anger felt by many Americans.
Leaders said the tragedy shows the growing toll of gun violence in the U.S. They urged Congress to act without delay. California Rep. Ro Khanna called the attack a “horrific mass shooting.” He said the country does not need to accept such violence as normal.
“We simply do not have to live this way,” Khanna said in a public statement. He blamed repeated failures to pass gun safety laws for the ongoing bloodshed. He added that innocent Americans continue to pay the price.
Khanna said Congress has debated gun reform for years. He noted that lawmakers have failed to deliver meaningful change. He said the Brown University shooting highlights the moral cost of inaction. Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal echoed those concerns. She said mass shootings occur far too often across the country.
“It is so wrong that these mass shootings continue to happen,” Jayapal wrote. She said the violence should move lawmakers to action. She called for real gun safety reforms.
Jayapal pointed to repeated attacks in schools and public spaces. She said these incidents show the scale of the crisis. She stressed that statements of sympathy alone cannot protect communities.
She said lawmakers must act to reduce the risk of future violence. She added that strong legislation can save lives. Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi offered condolences to the victims and their families. He said his heart is with the Brown University community.
“We mourn those killed and injured,” Krishnamoorthi said. He urged Congress to act to end gun violence.
He said shootings like the one in Providence show the need for bipartisan solutions. He stressed that protecting students and public spaces should remain a top priority. He called for cooperation across party lines to reduce gun-related deaths and injuries. New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Kwame Mamdani issued a detailed statement after the shooting. He described gun violence as an epidemic across America.
“This senseless violence has become nauseatingly normal,” Mamdani wrote. He said such attacks were once unfathomable. He warned against accepting them as routine.
Mamdani said the nation has the power to stop the suffering. He argued that gun violence differs from other epidemics because a cure exists. He said Americans can choose to end it through action. He extended condolences to the victims’ families and the Brown University community. He urged the public not to grow numb to the pain. He called on leaders and citizens to renew efforts to end gun violence.
The Brown University shooting has intensified the national debate over gun safety legislation. The attack came one day before the Sandy Hook anniversary, a date that still carries deep meaning for many Americans. Advocates say the timing underscores the need for reform. They argue that decades of mass shootings have left lasting scars on communities. They say stronger laws could help prevent future tragedies.
Authorities continue to investigate the Providence shooting. Campus officials have increased security as students and staff grieve.
