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Governor O'Malley Issues Statement on Columbia Mall Shooting

Statement

Date: Jan. 25, 2014
Location: Annapolis, MD
Issues: National Security

Governor O'Malley today released the following statement on the shooting at the Columbia Mall in Columbia, Md.:

"On behalf of the people of Maryland, I want to express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and all those affected by this senseless act of violence. Protecting the public's safety is our most solemn obligation."

"We thank all of the first responders who are on the scene. I have been in close contact throughout the day with Col. Marcus Brown of the Maryland State Police -- personnel from the State Police, the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center, and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems responded immediately to support Howard County law enforcement officials. I've also spoken with County Executive Ken Ulman to offer any other support he needs, and to commend the quick work of the brave men and women of the Howard County Police and our first responders."


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