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May 4, 2023

Georgia Police Arrest Mass Shooting Suspect as Sen. Warnock Demands Gun Legislation
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In Georgia, police have arrested a 24-year-old suspect accused of
opening fire inside an Atlanta medical office building on Wednesday,
killing one person and injuring four others. The mass shooting prompted
road closures and evacuations and led several schools to lock down
during an hours-long manhunt. Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock
responded to the news from the Senate floor, demanding Congress pass new
legislation to prevent gun violence.

Sen. Raphael Warnock: "We're not safe in our schools. We're not safe in
our workplaces. We're not safe at the grocery store. We're not safe at
movie theaters. We're not safe at spas. We're not safe in our houses of
worship. There is no sanctuary in the sanctuary. We're not safe at
concerts. We're not safe at banks. We're not safe at parades. We're not
safe in our own yards and in our own homes. And now, today, we can add
medical facilities to that list."



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