Tennessee leaders respond to Texas elementary school mass shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee leaders are talking out after the tragedy in West Texas Tuesday. Fourteen college students, together with one instructor, had been killed in a mass capturing at Robb Elementary College in Uvalde, Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott additionally stated throughout a press convention Tuesday that the shooter — recognized as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos — can also be useless.

Tennessee leaders took to social media to specific their condolences, with some taking intention on the ongoing gun management debate within the U.S.:

Senator Invoice Hagerty (R)

“The horrible information out of Uvalde, Texas, is gut-wrenching. 14 harmless and valuable lives misplaced—it’s unspeakable. We pray for this college. We pray for the households. We pray for this neighborhood. And we pray for our Nation.” — Twitter

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R)

“Horrified and heartbroken to be taught of the numerous lack of life within the capturing in Uvalde, Texas. Please be a part of me in lifting their family members up in prayer. Thanks to the native first responders engaged on the scene.” — Twitter

Nashville Mayor John Cooper (D)

“Laura and I are heartbroken on the tragic, horrific information popping out of Texas. Days like right now have turn into too widespread, and it shocks the conscience. Chief Drake and I’ve spoken, & officers at @MNPDNashville and @MetroSchools are reviewing safety protocols in any respect our faculties.” — Twitter

Consultant Jim Cooper (D)

“That is simply gut-wrenching. One other college focused in a mass capturing. Extra harmless kids misplaced. Extra grieving households who won’t ever hug their kids once more. What’s going to it take for Republicans to help ANY measure to cease the mindless gun violence in America?” — Twitter

State Senator Raumesh Akbari (D)

“That is so extremely unhappy. My Lord! Kids ought to be capable to go to highschool and never concern being murdered. Our infants should be protected. Our lecturers should be protected! The households at Robb Elementary want our prayers and love. And Congress MUST repair this & enact gun management! Now!” — Twitter

Senator London Lamar (D)

“We’ve an issue with gun violence on this nation! One other college capturing! God bless these youngsters and households. We’d like options.” — Twitter

State Consultant Jason Zachary (R)

“That is pure evil. Lord be near this damaged neighborhood and households who’ve misplaced these valuable kids and instructor.” — Twitter

State Consultant Eddie Mannis (R)

“My coronary heart is damaged for the 15 households whose life has been modified without end. Please take a second to say a prayer for the dad and mom, grandparents and households of those that misplaced their lives right now at Robb Elementary College in Uvalde, Texas.” — Fb