Obama Says Dallas Police Shooting ‘Despicable,’ Highlights Need For Gun Control

President Barack Obama called the fatal shootings of several Dallas police officers “despicable,” and said that it highlighted the need for better gun control laws.

“There has been a vicious, despicable, and calculated attack on law enforcement,” he said. “Police were doing their jobs, keeping people safe during a protest.”

The president said the shooting highlights the need for a new debate on gun control laws.