WILMINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after the shootings in Dallas.
“Today is a day to hug our kids tighter and to offer up our prayers and thanks for those who keep us safe. Our police officers and first responders serve in roles in which before every shift they hug their spouses and kids, knowing their job involves real risks. This morning, for five families in Dallas, that knowledge became a tragic reality.
“We have seen far too many tragic deaths this week, and we mourn all of the lives taken too soon. Every day, but especially on days like this, all Americans must come together peacefully to begin to heal our wounds and build towards a community of respect and compassion.”