Crime & Safety
Trump, Gabby Giffords, More Respond To 'Horrific' Aurora Shooting
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she was "heartsick for the victims, their loved ones, and the brave Aurora Police Department."
AURORA, IL -- In the wake of a mass shooting that claimed at least five lives at Henry Pratt company in Aurora, government officials and public figures throughout the nation are expressing their condolences. The tragic shooting, which took place at Henry Pratt Company, comes one day after the anniversary of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the 11-year anniversary of a mass shooting at Northern Illinois University.
The shooter was identified as 45-year-old Gary Martin, an employee at the plant.
The eerie timing of the tragedy led many officials to call for gun reform. Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ 8), who was shot in the head in during a mass shooting in 2011, wrote, "[I]t makes me sick to think that our country has a president who still refuses to acknowledge a real crisis when he sees one. Americans should be able to go to work without fear of being shot."
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Read words of support and sympathy from President Donald Trump, Chelsea Clinton and others below.
Great job by law enforcement in Aurora, Illinois. Heartfelt condolences to all of the victims and their families. America is with you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 15, 2019
Today, at least five people were killed and several first responders were injured in a mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois. I’m heartsick for the victims, their loved ones, and the brave Aurora Police Department. #GunReformNow
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) February 16, 2019
Like many, I'm watching the horrific scene unfold in Aurora, Illinois and it makes me sick to think that our country has a president who still refuses to acknowledge a real crisis when he sees one. Americans should be able to go to work without fear of being shot. This must stop.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) February 15, 2019
Thoughts & prayers for Aurora. Holding all affected in my heart. Incandescent fury for the lawmakers in Washington and various state capitals who have done nothing to prevent mass shootings. It’s never too early to talk about gun violence prevention - it’s always too late. https://t.co/EGrp8MSaQj
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 15, 2019
Closely monitoring the horrifying news in #Aurora and am on my way home to be with neighbors. Too soon to know the full details of what has happened, but what I do know is Aurora is a strong community and we will get through this together. Thanks to first responders on the scene.
— Lauren Underwood (@RepUnderwood) February 15, 2019
Yesterday, we paused for a moment of silence in honor of victims in Parkland (2/4/18) and Northern Illinois University (2/14/08). Today, it’s Aurora, IL. Thank you to our first responders, praying for everyone injured and committed to working to end gun violence. #EnoughIsEnough
— Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton (@LtGovStratton) February 15, 2019
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