BALTIMORE (WBFF) — In the aftermath of one of the worst mass shootings the state of Maryland has ever seen, local leaders are reciting a familiar cycle of condolences and calls for action.
 

“My heart goes out to the people,” Baltimore Mayor, Brandon Scot said. “People are dying in Baltimore in the United States and that’s what should matter and that’s what we should be taking action on every day.”
 

“We grieve with you,” Maryland Governor, Wes Moore said. “I think frankly people are tired of the finger pointing and the politics and nothing happens!”
 

While state and local officials are quick to point the finger at Washington, so far, the 30 shot and two lives lost do not seem to be enough for Scott or Moore to take action of their own.
 

“We need those members in congress who said way back when, when columbine happened in 1999 when I was a freshman in high school, that they wouldn’t have one more because they were going to do something – to actually do something,” Scott said.
 

Political Analyst, John Dedie said, “When you point one finger at someone, there's three pointing back at you.”
 

Dedie and Sean Kennedy with the Maryland Public Policy Institute are arguing in leu of placing blame, saying there’s several opportunities for change on the local level.
 

“This isn't a Washington DC problem. This is a Maryland problem,” Kennedy said. “The governor offered no significant crime proposals in the last session; this has reached a level of crisis where Annapolis should come back into session and do something about it.”
 

FOX45 News sent the following questions to the Governor’s office on Monday, and again today, asking:

• Will you call for a special session to address the issue?
• If not, what new actions will you take to prevent gun violence?

FOX45 News sent the following questions to the mayor’s office, asking:

• Why are you calling on Washington and not state leaders to take action?
• Will you push Maryland lawmakers to call a special session to address gun violence?

At the time of this publication, we have not received any response.
 

“The ironic thing is, last week, people were calling in hinting at a special session to deal with the gas tax issue,” Dedie said. “They just don't want their summer vacation interrupted.”
 

“Wes Moore says he's filled with broad generalizations and vague statements but no details when he shows up with details. I'll listen to him,” Kennedy said.