Following the atrocious and unspeakable shooting that occurred at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota this morning, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) issued the statement below:

              “My wife, Marie, and I are heartbroken and horrified by the unimaginable act of violence that occurred at Annunciation Catholic School today, which claimed the lives of two young children and injured other students and adults gathered for Mass.

              “We pray for those precious young students whose lives were cruelly taken; those recovering from serious injuries; the families of the victims; the students and faculty who gathered to celebrate Mass in recognition of the start of the new school year; and the entire Minneapolis community.

              “We send our deep thanks and appreciation to the Annunciation faculty, who acted quickly to protect students, as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement for their prompt response.

              “We are grateful for the Trump Administration’s quick efforts to recognize and investigate this inconceivable tragedy inflicted upon young students gathered for prayer and worship.”

###