New England Officials Offer Support for Pittsburgh Victims

Police apprehended the 46-year-old shooting suspect, who allegedly shot at least a dozen people and left 8 dead at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday morning.

Four police officers were shot in the attack. In response to the shooting, officials across New England offered support to the victims and their families in Pittsburgh.

Our hearts are with the Tree of Life Congregation, the Jewish community, and the City of Pittsburgh. Together we need to work towards a tomorrow where senseless violence comes to an end. -MJW
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) October 27, 2018

I’m heartbroken for the victims of gun violence who were gathered today to celebrate a Jewish rite of passage, their families, the congregation and the first responders on the scene in Pittsburgh. We cannot become desensitized. We must condemn these acts of violence with action.
— Chellie Pingree (@chelliepingree) October 27, 2018

Thanks to law enforcement for putting their lives on the line in Pittsburgh and around the country to keep us safe every day.
— Elizabeth Esty (@Elizabeth_Esty) October 27, 2018

Yet again a place of worship in America has been turned into a bloody murder scene. I’m heartbroken by the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and my prayers are with the city of Pittsburgh, the Jewish community and our brave law enforcement officers. Enough is enough.
— Sen. Maggie Hassan (@SenatorHassan) October 27, 2018

Our hearts are with those killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue, their loved ones, and first responders in Pittsburgh. We must bring an end to this epidemic of mass shootings in our country.
— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) October 27, 2018

Absolutely heartbreaking to learn of violence in Pittsburgh. Praying for the Jewish community, city and first responders.
— Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) October 27, 2018

Heartbroken for Tree of Life Congregation and Pittsburgh. Praying for the recovery of those injured, the Jewish community, and for a country where this violence ends.
— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) October 27, 2018

My heart breaks for the officers and victims of the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Every person of faith should denounce this anti-Semitic attack and pray for these families. Hate has no place in a place of worship. And neither does an AR-15 rifle.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 27, 2018

I am heartsick for the victims and families of those killed in Pittsburgh, for the members of Tree of Life Synagogue, and for the people of Pittsburgh. Anti-semitism, bigotry, and hate have no place in this country. We will not let evil silence or divide us.
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) October 27, 2018

I am horrified by the mass shooting in Pittsburgh, and my thoughts are with the victims, their families and the first responders. We must work together to overcome this evil and violence.
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) October 27, 2018

Not again...not again.

My heart is breaking for the victims, the families, the congregation, and police officers in Pittsburgh.
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) October 27, 2018

Our thoughts prayers and condolences, are with all the victims and their families of the Tree of Life Synagogue🙏🏻
— Newton Police (@newtonpolice) October 27, 2018

Another sickening, senseless attack, perpetrated by a gutless coward. This is what happens when hate and guns intersect. Thinking and praying for the victims and the first reponsders. #PittsburghSynagogue pic.twitter.com/OjvXkbK5Zc
— Chief Ken Berkowitz (@ChiefBerkowitz) October 27, 2018

I’m heartbroken for the victims of gun violence who were gathered today to celebrate a Jewish rite of passage, their families, the congregation and the first responders on the scene in Pittsburgh. We cannot become desensitized. We must condemn these acts of violence with action.
— Chellie Pingree (@chelliepingree) October 27, 2018

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