Newtown shootings: Gun debate flares as funerals begin
Two
pro-gun US senators have called for changes to firearm laws, as the first
victims of the Newtown school shootings were buried in Connecticut.
Democrats
Mark Warner and Joe Manchin, who have "A" ratings from the National
Rifle Association (NRA), now say action is needed after the massacre.
Noah
Pozner and Jack Pinto, both aged six, were buried on Monday after funeral
services attended by hundreds.
They
were among 20 children and six adults killed at Sandy Hook school.
Other
victims' funerals will be held throughout the week, and the town has already
begun removing Christmas decorations in mourning.
Two
adults who were injured in the attack survived are recovering in hospital and
would be crucial witnesses as police continue their investigation, it was
confirmed on Monday.
Lt Paul
Vance said they were recovering and would be interviewed at an appropriate
time.
Children
who witnessed the attack would also be interviewed - in the presence of parents
and professionals - Lt Vance added.
The
Sandy Hook gunman was named as Adam Lanza, who took his own life at the end of
a killing spree that began with him shooting dead his own mother.
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