WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) released the following statement after two children were killed and 17 people were injured in a targeted shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which is being investigated as an act of domestic terrorism:

“My prayers are with the people of Minneapolis, the Annunciation parish community, the innocent lives lost, and all those injured in this horrific and unacceptable act of violence at a house of worship. No American should ever face violence for their faith or beliefs. The Committee remains in close contact with the Department of Homeland Security as law enforcement continues to investigate the perpetrator’s motives and assess any ongoing threats. Though the perpetrator no longer poses a threat, we must hold this evil to account by ensuring all levels of law enforcement and government can work together to prevent further violence against faith-based communities across our country.”

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