WESTFIELD – Congressman Leonard Lance issued the following statement regarding the tragic events that took place yesterday in Oak Creek, Wisconsin:

“Heidi and I extend our thoughts and prayers to the victims of the tragedy in Wisconsin. We join all Americans mourning those who lost their lives in this senseless violence. No house of worship should have to experience such horror.  My thoughts will be with the victims in the coming days.  I salute the bravery of the police officers and other first responders who responded to this tragedy.”

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