Senator Gaston Releases Statement on Tragic Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic Church

Today, state Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Public Safety & Security Committee, is issuing a statement expressing his condolences for the lives lost in the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, while strongly denouncing hate and calling for an end to gun violence.

“Today, I stand in solemn solidarity with the people of Minneapolis, and especially with the families who are enduring unimaginable pain after the horrific shooting at a Catholic church.

“As a pastor at my own church, I know how sacred and special our places of worship are. The church is meant to be a sanctuary, a place where faith, love, and community thrive, not a place where fear and violence should ever enter.

“This senseless act of violence is a tragedy. It is incomprehensible that this evil act could happen in a place of worship, where individuals gather for peace, reflection, and community.

“My deepest condolences are with the families of those with loved ones lost. We must support and honor the memory of lives lost while denouncing hate and work toward ending gun violence in our nation.”