VA news crew shooting prompts gun control talks

The shooting death of a Virginia TV news crew has reignited the discussion about gun control laws.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton expressed her support for universal background checks.

Andy Parker, the father of reporter Alison Parker, said it's time to enact tougher mental-health screenings for gun owners.

He vowed to fight for gun legislation so no other families have to suffer.

"Doing something about closing loop holes and background checks and making sure crazy people don't get guns," Andy Parker said.

In Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel called Wednesday's shooting a stark reminder for gun control advocates and lawmakers.

"That both, as it relates to mental health, as it relates to gun control, that we need to finally come to terms and have the system be shocked into action rather than be stymied into inaction because of political pressure," Emanuel said.

The shooter, Vester Flanagan, who used the on-air name Bryce Williams, used a handgun that was purchased legally.