According to US media reports on August 31st, Rep. Omar, a member of , Minn., criticized the US government for cutting funding for gun violence prevention projects, warning that this would hinder efforts to curb future violence. Omar said that in the past 20 years, attacks on schools and public places have increased significantly. The U.S. government wants to distort the fact that there are mass shootings and ignores practical solutions, such as banning assault weapons. According to the report, the U.S. government believes that the relevant funds have little help to the actual threats faced by the community.

A shooting occurred in a school in the southern city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the morning of August 27. Local police confirmed that three people were killed, including one gunman and two children, and 17 others were injured, including more than 10 children.