Rep. Scott PetersVerified account

Just one month after the mass shooting in Las Vegas, our hearts are heavy again following the shooting in Sutherland Springs.

We stand with Texas as they mourn the loss of family, friends, neighbors, and fellow worshipers.

We also thank the brave first responders who rushed to the scene and helped save lives.

This tragedy is the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history—claiming 26 lives and injuring at least 20 more.

Without fulling knowing the motive, this violence shakes us to the core & recalls the pain of too many tragedies in recent history:

• Las Vegas • Orlando • Charleston • Newtown

No one should have to live in fear of going to school, or the movies, or church...

But if we continue to let terrorists, domestic abusers, and the mentally ill purchase guns—we choose to continue enduring this burden.