Massachusetts officials react to deadly California bar shooting
"We too must be relentless in our efforts to stop the bloodshed, to pass real legislation. We owe it to those we've lost."
were killed when a gunman opened fire at a country music bar, which was hosting a “college night,” in Thousand Oaks, California, Wednesday night.
In response, officials from Massachusetts have issued statements — denouncing the tragedy and urging for stricter gun control. Here’s what they’ve said:
Another senseless national tragedy 2 days post-election, where some inside were already survivors of a previous mass shooting #GunSense NOW @MomsDemand @ChangeTheRef @stophandguns https://t.co/XHFg6qUAQD
— Michelle Wu 吳弭 (@wutrain) November 8, 2018
This is largest mass shooting in America since…October 27. It is both heartbreaking and infuriating. We need #GunControlNow. https://t.co/TeVTfohzED
— Matt O’Malley (@MattOMalley) November 8, 2018
Late last night, at least 12 people died in a mass shooting in a California bar – including a police officer. My heart goes out to the families of the victims and those wounded. This cannot continue. Congress must move to #EndGunViolence – now.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) November 8, 2018
As we wake up to yet another tragic mass shooting, our hearts are with the victims at Thousand Oaks, their families, and the first responders—including Sgt. Ron Helus, killed trying to stop the shooter.
We will never accept these tragedies as normal. Gun violence is preventable.
— AG Maura Healey Archived (@AGHealeyArchive) November 8, 2018
My heart goes out to the victims of last night’s shooting in CA. With every mass shooting, I think about my husband’s three college aged sons & my two little girls. When I take that oath in January it will be a promise to every parent that I will work on common sense gun reform.
— Lori Trahan (@LoriTrahanMA) November 8, 2018
Once again, we begin a day with heavy hearts for the innocent victims slain in an act of evil, this time in California, and for Ventura County Sgt. Ron Helus, the hero who ran into the gunfire, gave his life to save others. No greater love. Our prayers are with them. #Borderline
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 8, 2018
The City of Boston grieves with the families, friends, and @VenturaSheriff department today. No one should have to feel the pain of losing a loved one because of a senseless act of violence. We must stop this. -MJW
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) November 8, 2018
Fort Hood
Tucson
Aurora
Oak Creek
Newtown
Washington
Waco
Chicago
Charleston
Oregon
San Bernardino
Orlando
Fort Lauderdale
Las Vegas
Sutherland Springs
Parkland
Sante Fe
Pittsburgh#ThousandOaksJust to name a few. Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough. Common-Sense gun reform is.
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) November 8, 2018
My heart is with the victims of the #ThousandOaks shooting. Gun violence is an epidemic. It’s relentless. But we can’t get fatigued or become numb to tragedy. We too must be relentless in our efforts to stop the bloodshed, to pass real legislation. We owe it to those we’ve lost.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) November 8, 2018
In the last 2 weeks, Americans have been shot to death while gathering in worship, grocery shopping, attending yoga, and now, line dancing. Gun violence has become as routine as these activities. We must act on commonsense reforms. Our lives depend on it. #ThousandOaks
— Katherine Clark (@WhipKClark) November 8, 2018
I mourn the loss of the 12 innocent victims, including a sheriff’s deputy, who were killed in a mass shooting in California last night. There is too much gun violence in America today and we need to pass common sense legislation in Congress to prevent future tragedies.
— Rep. Richard Neal (@RepRichardNeal) November 8, 2018
I am deeply saddened to learn of the deadly shooting in Thousand Oaks, California and extend my heartfelt sympathies to the victims and their families, as well as those injured. In the Commonwealth, I have directed flags be flown at half-staff through sunset on Saturday.
— Charlie Baker (@MAGovArchive) November 8, 2018
Words can not express our heartbreak for those we lost and those they left behind in Thousand Oaks. Thoughts & prayers aren’t working.
— Joe Kennedy III (@joekennedy) November 8, 2018
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