FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 11, 2013
CONTACT: Ian Koski at 202-224-4216

Statement from Senator Coons on shooting at New Castle County Courthouse

WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), a former New Castle County Executive and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the tragic shooting Monday morning at the New Castle County Courthouse in Wilmington that left two dead and two wounded:

“Words cannot express the shock and horror reverberating through our community today. Annie and I were shaken by the news, and are praying for the victims and their families. This kind of violence has no place in our society and no place in our community. While investigators search for answers, it’s up to us to come together to honor those we’ve lost and recommit ourselves to trying to prevent needless violence from shattering yet another Delaware family.

“Though we grieve the neighbors we lost today, we find solace in the two Capitol Police officers shot during the attack who, tonight, are already out of the hospital and at home with their families. This is a blessing and should serve as a reminder of the value of bulletproof vests to our law enforcement officers.

“All of those affected by this morning’s tragic shooting are in our prayers this evening.”