On Thursday, Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Madison) issued a statement commenting on the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on October 25, 2023.
“At one time, a mass shooting that claimed 18 lives and left more than a dozen injured would be considered unthinkable,” Daniels said. “Sadly, our continued failure to effectively address the ongoing crisis of gun violence has made it the new normal in communities across our nation. This morning, yet another small-town American community is left devastated. This Thanksgiving, more families will have empty seats at their tables.”
“Our hearts go out to the people of Lewiston, Maine. We grieve with all of those who have lost friends, family, and loved ones. We pray for the recovery of all those who have been wounded,” Daniels continued. “And we deeply appreciate the service of our police, law enforcement, and emergency first responders.
“For far too long, we have somehow become numb to these almost daily acts of gun violence that have torn apart neighborhoods across our nation,” Daniels continued. “We must come together to find a way forward to end this senseless cycle of gun violence that has shattered so many of our communities. There is no reason that we cannot enact meaningful gun safety legislation – practical measures that are widely supported by voters of both parties, including responsible, law-abiding gun owners.”
“This tragedy is a stark reminder of the consequences of our collective failure to act to keep our communities, families, and children safe,” Daniels said. “We can do better. We must end the scourge of gun violence in our nation, including right here in Alabama. We cannot accept this as our “new normal.”
Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) commented on X about the mass shooting.
“My heart goes out to all those affected by last night’s horrific mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine,” Rep. Sewell said on the X social media platform. “Our thoughts and prayers are important but they are not enough. What we need is ACTION to put an end to this senseless loss of life.”
As of press time, the Lewistown shooting suspect – Robert Card – is still at large and considered armed and dangerous. Maine Police are currently acting on several search warrants to capture Card. Meanwhile, the investigation continues at the crime scene.
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