WV Governor Patrick Morrisey Addresses Conflicting Reports After D.C. Shooting

Communication Breakdown and Correction

• 🎯 Conflicting reports emerged on Wednesday following a shooting in Washington, D.C., impacting two National Guard members.
• 💡 Governor Patrick Morrisey stated that the process involves working to ensure the most accurate information from credible sources is provided to the public.
• ⚠️ When there is a change or an error in the information, the protocol is to alert the public and correct the error, which Morrisey asserts is what occurred.

Handling Information in Crisis

• 📞 Morrisey emphasized that in situations with a lot of incoming information, the focus is on verifying accuracy before dissemination.
• 🤝 He mentioned being in close touch with the family and all involved parties to ensure information shared is at the direction of the parents and that the guard is comfortable.
• 🗣️ While not going into additional details, Morrisey affirmed that the administration's approach is to manage information responsibly during a crisis.