Statement On Half Moon Bay Shooting From BBT Executive Director Danielle Melfi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2023
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STATEMENT ON HALF MOON BAY SHOOTING FROM BBT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DANIELLE MELFI

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Building Back Together Executive Director Danielle Melfi released the following statement after a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, California:

“Last night, we learned of yet another mass shooting in California, a horrific and senseless loss for the Half Moon Bay community and a painful reminder that we cannot accept gun violence as the norm in America. We must take action to prevent future tragedies, and urge members of Congress to support legislation introduced yesterday to raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons to 21 and reinstate the assault weapons ban that President Biden fought for as a senator. Our hearts remain with our AANHPI friends and partners and the communities impacted by these acts of violence.”

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