Red flag gun law could have prevented Georgia school shooting, State Rep. Okoye says

State Rep. Gabe Okoye says red flag laws in Georgia could have prevented the Apalachee High School shooting. These types of laws in some states across the U.S. apply extreme risk protection orders for individuals deemed to be a risk. Rep. Okoye joins CBS News with more.

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Georgia School Shooting: What We Know

Georgia Shooting Suspect's Mom Tried to Warn School, Family Says

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