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Sarbanes Statement on Las Vegas Shooting

October 2, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) released the following statement today after a gunman killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 200 people during a concert in Las Vegas:

"I am horrified and shaken by the violence that took place last night in Las Vegas. My thoughts are with the victims of this heinous act, and my heart goes out to their families and loved ones. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the city's first responders – not only the courageous law enforcement officials and medical personnel who rushed to the scene, but also the ordinary citizens who risked their lives to help save victims and get people to safety."

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