Dallas Mass Shooting

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

For Immediate Release

BRADY CAMPAIGN STATEMENT ON DALLAS MASS SHOOTING

Brady President Dan Gross: "We live in a country where people solve problems with bullets instead of words."

WASHINGTON - Dan Gross, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement after eleven police officers were shot in Dallas - at least five were killed.

“Last night at least five police officers were shot and killed and more wounded as they protected the citizens of Dallas, who were gathered in peaceful protest. Our hearts are broken for these officers, their families, and their community. Law enforcement officers make incredible sacrifices to protect this country, and we are grateful for their service. There is no possible justification for this type of violence against officers who were protecting and serving their community. And the fact that people with hate in their hearts used the occasion of a peaceful protest to commit such an act of violence is despicable.

“This latest mass shooting is another example of how guns in the hands of dangerous people tear families and communities apart. Shocking shootings like those in Dallas last night, as well as the daily terror that takes 90 lives every day in this country, are a sure sign that we must do more to protect this nation from gun violence. We live in a country where people solve problems with bullets instead of words, and we have to do better. That means engaging in two important and related conversations – one about how we keep guns away from people with hate in their hearts and another about how gun violence and racism collide to disproportionally terrorize communities of color. We can do better and we must do better to protect every American. And it starts with an honest, thorough discussion and collective determination to find meaningful answers to difficult questions.”

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