Shontel Brown tweeted the following:
"I am angry and heartbroken and praying with the families and community of Highland Park. This shooting is another painful reminder of why Congress must do more to end this recurring nightmare of gun violence."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Shontel Brown:
"Faith without works is dead. Thoughts and prayers arent enough to combat the senseless acts of violence like what took place in Highland Park.The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a long-overdue victory for Congress, but our fight against gun violence is far from over."Read on Twitter
"As we gather with family & friends this #IndependenceDay, lets reflect on how far we've come as a nation. Though we have progressed, we still have a lot of work to do in our quest to fulfill Americas original promise of liberty and justice for ALL. Happy Independence Day " on July 4Read on Twitter
". @AkronOhioMayor is committed to a transparent investigation and review, and I am hopeful the community will have the opportunity to participate." on July 3Read on Twitter