CNMI joins nation in prayer for Uvalde victims
Two Texas Troopers light a candle at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Desperation turned to heart-wrenching sorrow for families of grade schoolers killed after an 18-year-old gunman barricaded himself in their Texas classroom and began shooting, killing several fourth-graders and their teachers. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Gov. Ralph DLG Torres on Thursday issued the following statement on the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas this week:
“The CNMI joins the rest of the country in sharing in the pain and anguish of all those who were injured and affected by the senseless acts of violence in Uvalde, Texas. We join the nation in mourning the loss of the 21 victims, a majority of whom were just children. This tragedy has [caused] unimaginable loss, and we also extend our thoughts and prayers to all the wounded…
“On behalf of my family and the entire Commonwealth, we send our deepest prayers for the victims, their families and friends, and all those affected by this tragedy. May our country come together to prevent devastations like this from happening again.” (PR)
