Democrats are renewing their calls for gun reform after reports of a mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday.
Multiple people are dead after gunfire erupted at the church, which is not far outside San Antonio, according to reports.
Sens. Bob Casey Jr. (Pa.), Dick Durbin (Ill.) and Kamala Harris (Calif.) were among the Democrats who urged Congress to act in response to the latest deadly shooting.
“I’m thinking of and praying for all those impacted by the shooting in Texas. In addition to offering my prayers and thoughts I also believe Congress must take action on gun violence,” Casey wrote in two separate tweets.
In addition to offering my prayers and thoughts I also believe Congress must take action on gun violence (2/2)
— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) November 5, 2017
“The shooter turned his gun on people — kids — in a place of worship. America is in the grips of a gun violence crisis. Congress must act,” Durbin tweeted.
The shooter turned his gun on people — kids — in a place of worship. America is in the grips of a gun violence crisis. Congress must act. https://t.co/CIJX3jM3Tq
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) November 5, 2017
Harris, a possible 2020 presidential contender, also condemned “senseless gun violence” after the shooting.
Senseless gun violence has torn apart another community — this time in a house of worship. When do we say enough is enough? https://t.co/gsW1KN54xc
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 5, 2017
“Enough is enough,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said in a series of tweets. “Now is the time for commonsense gun violence prevention steps. Congressional complicity must end.”
Enough is enough. Now is the time for commonsense gun violence prevention steps. Congressional complicity must end.
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) November 5, 2017
Sens. Dianne Feinstein (Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) also joined their colleagues in condemning the lack of action.
“When will this end? When will we decide that we can’t accept massacres in our places of worship, schools, or at concerts? When will we actually do something about it?” Feinstein wrote in a statement.
I’m horrified by the news of this latest mass shooting. My thoughts are with all of those in Sutherland Springs. https://t.co/gCTIsAXQX6
— Senator Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) November 5, 2017
“Thoughts & prayers are not enough, GOP. We must end this violence. We must stop these tragedies. People are dying while you wait,” Warren wrote in one tweet.
Thoughts & prayers are not enough, GOP. We must end this violence. We must stop these tragedies. People are dying while you wait.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) November 5, 2017
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, called on his Congressional colleagues to show “courage” and take a stand against gun violence.
Sickened by yet another mass shooting leaving people dead & injured. Enough! Congress must muster the courage to help prevent gun violence.
— Mike Thompson (@RepThompson) November 5, 2017
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), meanwhile, released a lengthy statement in which he called on his colleagues in Congress to hold themselves accountable.
“Ask yourself – how can you claim that you respect human life while choosing fealty to weapons-makers over support for measures favored by the vast majority of your constituents,” Murphy wrote.
Witnesses said an armed man walked into the First Baptist Church around 11:30 a.m. and opened fire.
Police have not confirmed the official number of fatalities.
The local news station KSAT reported that the gunman was also killed.
The attack comes more than a month after the nation’s deadliest mass shooting in modern history, in which a gunman opened fire on a country music festival in Las Vegas, killing 58 people and injuring hundreds more.
President Trump, who’s embarking on a 12-day trip to Asia, tweeted shortly after reports of the shooting surfaced.
“May God be w/ the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The FBI & law enforcement are on the scene. I am monitoring the situation from Japan,” Trump wrote.
Yet none of them brought up the fact that a regular citizen stopped the carnage from going further when he grabbed his rifle, caused the shooter to drop his weapon and chased him off. It can’t be anymore obvious, these people want to ban guns as they also blamed the truck incident in NYC on guns and hollered for more gun control then, as well
“The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall NOT be infringed.” II Article to the peoples Bill of Rights. Enough said!
Yep. Short and absolute in its wording. “Those that give up…”. We know the rest. You either abide by and support it or you don’t. Simple.
I for one agree. Congress needs to act to stop these types of tragedies. Require all Americans to carry firearms and ban ssri and anti depressants as well as round up all who are on these drugs and get them clean.
I see stupid people
Feinstein: “When will this end? When will we decide that we can’t accept massacres in our places of worship, schools, or at concerts? When will we actually do something about it?”
It will end when we drive all you idiots out of the government. Bit**h.
Dick Durbin…..
I don’t know about you.
But anyone that has a first name dick.
I would say hasn’t been the most trustworthy person in my life experiences.
e.g…
Dick Cheney
Tricky Dick Nixon.
Andy Dick.
Just to name a few…
“Sens. Bob Casey Jr. (Pa.), Dick Durbin (Ill.) and Kamala Harris (Calif.)…”
I want to PERSONALLY hang THAT POS commie jewb#tch!!!!!
Actually, I’d prefer to bash her skull in with a Louisville Slugger.