Indiana officials are speaking out in the wake of the Dallas shootings in which five police officers were killed and seven more were injured on Thursday night.
“Our condolences and prayers go out to the families of the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the horrific ambush in Dallas last night. This cowardly attack is a national tragedy and the hearts of every Hoosier are in Dallas today,” Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said.
Pence called the shooting “a heartbreaking reminder of the risks the men and women of our law-enforcement community take every day to protect and serve our communities.”
“In the wake of this tragedy, we must be clear that violence and threats against law enforcement officers will never be tolerated and ensure that our police have the training and resources to defend themselves as they defend our communities,” he said.
“Our hearts also go out to the families of those who lost their lives in police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota earlier this week.”
Pence said Hoosiers should think about how to build bridges to people in need while standing with officers who protect and serve communities.
John Gregg, the Democratic challenger in the 2016 governor’s race, also extended thoughts and prayers to the victims and victims’ families of the shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota and Dallas.
There are no words to truly describe the emotions felt by Hoosiers, Americans, and people across the world this morning.
— John Gregg (@GreggForGov) July 8, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Baton Rouge, Falcon Heights, and Dallas.
— John Gregg (@GreggForGov) July 8, 2016
No matter your background or occupation, everyone deserves to feel safe in their own city and country.
— John Gregg (@GreggForGov) July 8, 2016
But we must remember: violence begets violence, peace begets peace.
— John Gregg (@GreggForGov) July 8, 2016
U.S. Sen. Dan Coats (R-IN) called for Americans to come together to overcome divisiveness across the country.
The book of James tells us that life is a “vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away”
— Senator Dan Coats (@SenDanCoats) July 8, 2016
Sadly, this week the fragility of human life has been reinforced to all Americans through tragic events in Baton Rouge, St. Paul + Dallas
— Senator Dan Coats (@SenDanCoats) July 8, 2016
Our nation is hurting, and I mourn with the many who have lost loved ones or experienced tragedy
— Senator Dan Coats (@SenDanCoats) July 8, 2016
In the midst of sadness, we must commend the bravery of dedicated law enforcement officers in Indiana and across our country
— Senator Dan Coats (@SenDanCoats) July 8, 2016
At this critical time, we must pull together and remember what unites us as Americans
— Senator Dan Coats (@SenDanCoats) July 8, 2016
In times of distress, we pull together – regardless of race, religion or creed – to condemn evil and work to make our communities safer
— Senator Dan Coats (@SenDanCoats) July 8, 2016
This effort will require collaboration from our political leadership, law enforcement officials, civic leaders, pastors and every American
— Senator Dan Coats (@SenDanCoats) July 8, 2016
Our prayers need to be for those who are mourning
— Senator Dan Coats (@SenDanCoats) July 8, 2016
Our works need to be directed toward the peace, healing and reconciliation that will overcome divisiveness and violence in our country
— Senator Dan Coats (@SenDanCoats) July 8, 2016
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) extended prayers to everyone in Dallas.
I’m heartbroken at the senseless attack on law enforcement in Dallas.
— Jackie Walorski (@RepWalorski) July 8, 2016
My prayers are with the families of the five officers who lost their lives, with those wounded, and with the entire Dallas police community.
— Jackie Walorski (@RepWalorski) July 8, 2016
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-IN) echoed Walorski’s sentiments.
Joe released the following statement about the vicious attack on law enforcement officers in #Dallas. pic.twitter.com/3y8DKbT7N7
— Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) July 8, 2016
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg said that action and unity are needed to help stop violence.
The sickening news of the last 48 hours calls all of us to do better at seeing and protecting humanity in each other.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) July 8, 2016
Dallas has been a leader in community policing, and we stand with Mayor Rawlings, Chief Brown, and their hurting community today.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) July 8, 2016
Thoughts and prayers will not be enough. The test of leadership in this hard season is simple: will we be kept together, or driven apart.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) July 8, 2016
