Colorado Democrats and Jefferson County Democrats Issue Joint Statement on Shooting at Evergreen High School

DENVER - Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib and Jefferson County Democratic Party Chair Kathryn Wallace issued the following statement on the shooting at Evergreen High School:

"We are heartbroken by today's shooting at Evergreen High School. Our hearts are with the wounded students who remain in critical condition, and we are hoping for their full recovery. We commend the swift response of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and first responders.

No child should ever face this kind of terror in their classroom, and no family should have to endure this fear. Yet our kids are bearing the brunt of America's gun violence crisis.

Colorado knows this pain far too well. From Columbine to STEM School Highlands Ranch, to Arapahoe High School, to today, our state has faced tragedy after tragedy in our schools. Each one is a painful reminder that we cannot accept a world where students, educators, and families carry this burden.

Our hearts are with the Evergreen community, and we stand ready to support students, families and educators as they begin to heal. Today and every day, we remain committed to building a safer Colorado for all."

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