Gabe Amo on Brown University Shooting: Use Every Tool to Prevent Violence

Condolences and Community Impact

• 😔 Expresses deepest condolences to the families of the two students killed in the Brown University shooting and offers prayers and support to those recovering in the hospital.
• 🤝 Highlights the close-knit nature of the Providence community and the appropriate, swift response from local and state law enforcement.
• 🙏 Grateful for the leadership stepping up locally, including Mayor Brett Smiley, President Paxton, and the governor.

Investigation and Healing

• 🔍 Urges patience to allow the investigation to take its course and encourages the submission of information through official channels like the tip line or the FBI's portal.
• 🏥 Acknowledges progress in the recovery of those wounded and thanks medical professionals for their round-the-clock efforts.
• 🛠️ Commits to doing everything possible to complement the support provided by the university and the city of Providence.

Addressing Gun Violence

• 💔 States that no community expects such shootings, drawing on experience from the White House liaising with communities after similar incidents.
• 🚫 Acknowledges there's no magic formula to stop gun violence but emphasizes the necessity of trying.
• ⚖️ Calls for the use of every single tool available to prevent such pain and suffering, including reviewing existing gun laws and working to reduce gun access.
• 🎯 While acknowledging that not everything can be controlled, vows to make every effort to prevent people from experiencing pain and suffering.