Kim Kardashian West is coming out in support of New Zealand as the country moves to change their gun laws following theChristchurch mass shootingthat left at least 49 people dead and 20 injured at two mosques.
On Saturday morning, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar, 38, who has long been avocal advocate for gun control, praised the government’s swift response to the tragedy.
According toThe Guardian, Parker said at an Auckland rally the government would ban semi-automatic weapons. Currently, the sale of semi-automatic guns is not restricted in New Zealand.
Kim Kardashian West.Jesse Grant/Getty
During a news conference on Saturday, Prime MinisterJacinda Ardernannounced sheplanned to reform the country’s gun lawsand shared she was considering banning all semi-automatic weapons, the outlet reported.
“I can tell you one thing right now. Our gun laws will change,” she said during the news conference, according toCNN.
Ardern said that the suspected shooter — who has been identified as a 28-year-old Australian man — used five guns in the attacks and had a gun license allowing him to legally purchase his weapons.
Kardashian West’s sisters have also spoken out about the deadly attack.
“Heartbroken about the terrorist attack in New Zealand. Praying for the victims, their families, and the whole Muslim community,” wroteKylie Jenner, 21.
AddedKourtney Kardashian, 39, “I have been physically sick all day after hearing about the senseless, hateful acts in New Zealand this morning. As a Christian, I believe hate is wrong in any form…We need to walk in love…For all people and all religions, I stand with my Muslim brothers and sisters.”
Kylie Jenner/Instagram
In a lengthy note posted on her Instagram Story Saturday,Khloé Kardashian, 34, wrote that she had “been disgusted and devastated.”
“As a Christian, I believe to lead with love. I don’t believe it is my place to harm nor criticize one’s beliefs. I don’t shame people for their religion or beliefs. I’m not going to hurt or judge people for what they believe in,” she wrote. “My prayers will continue always for our planet! One day, I pray to turn on the news and hear, There is peace on Earth. I love and respect you all and I’m praying for us all!”
According to theNew York Times, the shooting suspect has been charged with one count of murder in connection with the massacre. Police said he would face additional charges.
He is reportedly scheduled to appear in court on April 5.
Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images
Prime Minister Ardern referred to the incident as “an extraordinary act of unprecedented violence” and considered it to be “New Zealand’s darkest day.”
“It is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack,” Ardern said Friday. “From what we know, it does appear to have been well planned.”
Ardern said New Zealand was targeted because it was a nation that celebrates multiculturalism.
source: people.com
