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Rep. Sewell’s statement on shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South

“This senseless violence is unacceptable and it must stop,” Sewell said.

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U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, released the following statement on Saturday night’s shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South:

“I am heartbroken by last night’s horrific mass shooting in Five Points South. I join in extending my sincere condolences to the families whose loved ones were lost, and I pray for a full and speedy recovery for those injured. 

“We are grateful to the police and first responders, as well as our county, state, and federal partners for their quick response. My staff and I are closely following the situation, and we stand ready to assist the city in any way that we can.

“This senseless violence is unacceptable and it must stop. We as elected officials must do all that we can, at every level of government, to break the cycle of violence, get dangerous weapons off our streets, and make our communities safer.

“Please join me in keeping the entire Birmingham community in your prayers at this difficult time.”

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