NRA Releases Statement About Philando Castile, Dallas Sniper Identified, George Takei Objects to Gay Character: P.M. Links

• The NRA has finally released its long-awaited statement about the Philando Castile shooting. The NRA called the incident "troubling" and demanded a thorough investigation. "Rest assured, the NRA will have more to say once all the facts are known."

The reports from #Minnesota are troubling and must be thoroughly investigated. #2A #NRA pic.twitter.com/Z7wEQNBs0y

— NRA (@NRA) July 8, 2016

• Officials have identified one of the suspects in the Dallas attack: 25-year-old Micah Xavier Johnson.
• In the wake of Dallas, Donald Trump says it's time to "restore law and order."
• The disclaimer in this Inside Higher Ed piece about a settled OCR investigation is pretty hilarious.
• Simon Pegg and George Takei are fighting about whether Star Trek character Hikaru Sulu should be gay.