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Georgia Police Arrest Mass Shooting Suspect as Sen. Warnock Demands Gun Legislation

HeadlineMay 04, 2023

In Georgia, police have arrested a 24-year-old suspect accused of opening fire inside an Atlanta medical office building on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring four others. The mass shooting prompted road closures and evacuations and led several schools to lock down during an hours-long manhunt. Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock responded to the news from the Senate floor, demanding Congress pass new legislation to prevent gun violence.

Sen. Raphael Warnock: “We’re not safe in our schools. We’re not safe in our workplaces. We’re not safe at the grocery store. We’re not safe at movie theaters. We’re not safe at spas. We’re not safe in our houses of worship. There is no sanctuary in the sanctuary. We’re not safe at concerts. We’re not safe at banks. We’re not safe at parades. We’re not safe in our own yards and in our own homes. And now, today, we can add medical facilities to that list.”

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