Haaland Statement on Mass Shooting in Las Cruces

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Deb Haaland released the following statement on the mass shooting in Las Cruces, New Mexico:

“My heart goes out to the Las Cruces community and everyone who lost someone or has a loved one in the hospital because of this senseless mass shooting. Addressing gun violence is about safety and preventing crime. We must do everything we can to keep our communities safe.

“I’m grateful to the first responders, health care professionals, and law enforcement who arrived on the scene, saved lives, and continue to investigate so the perpetrators are held responsible.”