FLEOA Releases Statement on Minnesota School Shooting
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) released a statement supporting the officers who responded to the recent mass shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and expressing sympathy for the families of the victims.
FLEOA issued a statement related to the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and in support of local and federal officers.
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The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) said it mourns the tragic loss of life from the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured when a gunman opened fire during a morning service.
“This was an unconscionable act of violence carried out in a sacred place of worship and learning,” said Mat Silverman, FLEOA national president. “We grieve alongside the families who lost their children, we stand with the survivors, and we support the men and women in law enforcement who responded with courage.”
FLEOA, which represents more than 33,000 federal law enforcement officers across the country, said it stands with the courageous first responders and officers who moved quickly to secure the scene and provide aid during this heartbreaking tragedy. This senseless act reveals the daily risks faced by those who protect our communities and the critical need to support both public safety and the families forever changed by violence, FLEOA said in a statement.
The association also commends the swift response by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which immediately joined with local law enforcement partners to investigate the attack.
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FLEOA stated that it supports federal law enforcement agencies, which remain fully committed to assisting state and local authorities as they work tirelessly to provide answers, protect the community, and prevent future acts of violence.
“There is no justification for this kind of brutality, and we will continue to back the FBI and all federal partners as they bring every available resource to this investigation,” Silverman said.
FLEOA reiterated its support for law enforcement professionals who serve on the front lines in moments of crisis. The association remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for the safety and well-being of communities nationwide and ensuring that law enforcement has the necessary resources to respond to emerging threats.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims, their families, and the Minneapolis community during this time of unimaginable grief,” FLEOA said in a statement.
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