The Tragic Killing That's Led NBA Star LeBron James to Conclude: 'There's No Room for Guns

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (TheBlaze/AP) -- LeBron James said "there's no room for guns" as he decried the latest tragedy involving a child being killed in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the Cleveland Cavaliers media day at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 28, 2015 in Independence, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

James said he was at home with his three kids Thursday when he learned about the death of a 5-month-girl in a drive-by shooting - the third fatal shooting of a child in the city in four weeks - and "it automatically hit me." James initially reacted with several posts on Twitter, calling for calm and change.

The NBA star, who has never shied away from political issues, spoke after practice Friday about the need for stricter national gun laws.

James didn't hear President Barack Obama's impassioned speech following the mass shooting at an Oregon community college campus, but "I know what I see. I know how I feel."

Here's what the NBA champion had to say on Twitter:

Like seriously man!!!! A baby shot in the chest in Cleveland. It's been out of control but it's really OOC. Ya'll need to chill the F out.

— LeBron James (@KingJames)

October 1, 2015

C'mon man let's do and be better! Don't fall into the trap. This can't be only way. Accept more from yourselves. #TheLand #TheNation

— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 1, 2015

James believes some of the educational work he does with his family's foundation can help curb violence.

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