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Merkley Statement on Umpqua Community College Shooting

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By: Jeff Merkley

Date: Oct. 1, 2015

Location: Washington, DC

Issues: Guns Higher Education Criminal Justice

Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement regarding reports of a shooting at Umpqua Community College (UCC) in Roseburg:

"I am absolutely heartbroken by today's news. I have been in touch with local officials to express my deepest condolences and offer my assistance in any way possible and I will continue to monitor this tragedy and its response.

The hearts and thoughts of all Oregonians are with the victims, their families and the entire UCC and Roseburg communities."

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