McCollum: Federal Investigation Needed in Castile Shooting

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Betty McCollum, D-Minn., who represents Falcon Heights and Minnesota’s Fourth District in the United States House of Representatives, said the following in a statement after the shooting death of Philando Castile:

"My deepest sympathies are with Mr. Castile’s family, loved ones, and friends. I have watched the video of this incident circulating online. It is profoundly disturbing."

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"The circumstances surrounding this tragic event call for an immediate investigation led by the United States Department of Justice. A federal investigation will provide all Minnesotans with a clear understanding of the facts surrounding this incident and ensure accountability appropriate to those facts," McCollum continued.

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