Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Statement On The Highland Park Shooting

SCHAUMBURG, IL - In response to today's shooting at the Highland Park 4th of July Parade, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement:

"So far there have been six reported deaths from the Highland Park shooting, and many, many more injured. I feel deep pain, sadness, and anger for the families of the deceased and the injured. I'm also deeply grateful to the first responders who came to the aid of the victims and the law enforcement who are conducting a manhunt for the shooter. We must swiftly capture and bring the shooter to justice.

It is difficult to truly comprehend the horror of this mass shooting and the pain it will inflict on our region. While this is not the first mass shooting to occur in our area, for one to take place as families and children join together to joyfully celebrate the birth of our nation is unspeakably awful. Unfortunately, it is the natural consequence of allowing the proliferation and unregulated use of semi-automatic weapons which can be used to shoot indiscriminately into crowds and kill and maim dozens, as happened today.

This scene has repeated itself over and over again because of the unfettered access to weapons of war. What was supposed to be a celebration of our freedom and unity today turned into yet another bloody massacre. This reminds us that until we have the sensible, nationwide regulation of firearms, nowhere and nobody is truly safe."