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Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Issues Statement on Mass Shooting in Texas

 

By - May 24th, 2022 06:05 pm

MILWAUKEE (May 24, 2022)Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley issued the following statement in response to today’s news of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas:

“Right now, my thoughts and prayers are with the community of Uvalde, Texas, and everyone impacted by this morning’s unfortunate events. I am especially hurt that an elementary school was the site of this tragedy. These incidents have become far too commonplace, and my hope is that we find a solution that ends senseless gun violence of all forms. Milwaukee Public Schools will ensure that anyone impacted throughout our district will receive the support they need to help cope with today’s events.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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