WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department is considering proposals to prevent transgender people from buying guns, U.S. media reported on Thursday.

CNN, citing unnamed sources, described talks on the matter as “preliminary in nature” and said they stemmed from last week’s shooting at a Catholic church in Minnesota, which left two children dead and 17 others injured. The suspect in the shooting was transgender, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

The New York Post, also citing unnamed sources, also reported that talks were under way.

“The DOJ is actively evaluating options to prevent the pattern of violence we have seen from individuals with specific mental health challenges and substance abuse disorders. No specific criminal justice proposals have been advanced

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