Ohio leaders and politicians are reacting to the news of a shooting that killed 18 children and three adults at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.
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Former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley took to social media to make a statement calling the news “heartbreaking.”
Heartbreaking. My thoughts are with the victims' families and loved ones.
— Nan Whaley (@nanwhaley) May 24, 2022
No one should have to live in fear of becoming victims to deadly shootings like these as we go about our lives. At school. At the grocery store. Anywhere.
We need leaders who are willing to do something. https://t.co/GLRVvSKpbJ
Ohio Republican candidate for senate J.D. Vance posted on Twitter asking people to say a prayer for the victims and their families.
Christ have mercy. Please say a prayer for these poor kids and their families. https://t.co/4txxC2A4n8
— J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) May 24, 2022
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement:
Governor DeWine issued the following statement regarding today's tragedy in Texas. pic.twitter.com/7AowO2J0id
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) May 24, 2022
U.S Senator Sherrod Brown made the following statement on social media:
How many times are we going to allow this to happen?
— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) May 25, 2022
⁰I'm at a loss. The inaction of a handful of politicians in Washington and state legislatures continues to cost us lives, mass shooting after mass shooting.
My heart is with the victims' families in Uvalde.
U.S. Senator Rob Portman issued the following statement:
My heart goes out to the families of the victims of this horrible tragedy in Uvalde. Our nation mourns for the innocent children, teacher, and all those affected by this senseless act of violence.
— Rob Portman (@senrobportman) May 25, 2022
We will continue updating this story as more leaders speak out.
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