Congresswoman Fudge Responds to Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH – Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) releases the following statement regarding the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh earlier today:

“Today’s shooting is yet another senseless tragedy and example of the violence that continues to plague our country.  Although authorities are still releasing information, we now know eight innocent people lost their lives and three officers have been shot.

“More than ever, we must address meaningful weapons reform. Citizens should not have access to fire power that injures and kills large groups of people with ease.  We must close the gun show loopholes, require universal background checks and ban assault weapons, bump stocks and high capacity magazines for civilian use.  This pervasive violence is hurting our communities.  It is crippling us at our core.  It must stop.

“I remain prayerful for the families of Tree of Life Synagogue, first responders, law enforcement, the entire Squirrel Hill community and City of Pittsburgh.”

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