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Mass shootings are highly visible, and force people to pay attention and realize that we have a problem that isn't going to be solved by more guns. – Tharon Johnson	Found on Reuters 7 years ago
They specifically mentioned the Orlando shootings. – Tom Walsh	Found on Reuters 7 years ago
Over time, I think people will expect a better degree of security if we continue to see shootings like this and that's what will drive change. – Michael Gips of ASIS International	Found on Reuters 7 years ago
Joy expressed during a tragedy is, in a way, it's own protest. (In reference to not cancelling the Tony Awards becsuse of the Orlando shootings) – Leslie Odom Jr.	added by anonymous 7 years ago
The attack, one of the deadliest in an eight-month wave of violence, took place around 10 p.m. local time in an upscale area of cafes and restaurants near the central military headquarters and Defense Ministry compound. A Fox News producer in Jerusalem confirmed five others were wounded in the attack and in severe condition. The two attackers were described to Fox News as Palestinian cousins from Yata in the Hebron area of the West Bank who were known to Israeli authorities. The gunmen disguised themselves as Orthodox Jews, a law enforcement source told Fox News. Hamas, the Islamic militant group that rules Gaza, welcomed the attack and claimed the shooters as members of the organization. Hamas official Mushir al-Masri called the shootings a heroic operation and the group later issued an official statement promising the Zionists more surprises during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Times of Israel reported that Fatah, Hamas' rival, issued a statement on Twitter saying Israel was reaping the repercussions of choosing violence against the Palestinian people. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz, citing Palestinian media, reported early Thursday that Israeli military forces had surrounded Yatta and were preparing to carry out arrests and interrogate family members of the attacks. Whatever action has to be taken will be taken based on the security assessments that will be carried out and implemented both tonight as well as tomorrow morning. – Israel Police Superintendent Micky Rosenfeld	Found on FOX News 7 years ago
We held a consultation about the series of offensive and defensive measures that we will implement to act against the grave phenomenon of shootings. They certainly challenge us, but we will provide an answer. – Benjamin Netanyahu	Found on Reuters 7 years ago
She also gave inconsistent answers about when she discovered that the HSI agents were investigating the shootings from the day prior …. Either version is contradicted by the building security officer …. it is pretty standard across the federal government that if someone engages in criminal misconduct related to their professional duties, it is also a removable offense. – Claude Arnold	Found on FOX News 7 years ago
We believe the two shootings were related based on witness accounts. – Captain Andy Shedd	Found on Reuters 8 years ago
Maybe some of the more aggressive forms of policing that occur in minority communities have eased somewhat and that might have to do with the drop in police shootings. – Nirej Sekhon	Found on Reuters 8 years ago
We are experiencing historic lows in criminal activity, murders and shootings are at their lowest in modern history. NYPD is the most effective police force in the country thanks to our officers' dedication and commitment to their job. – Monica Klein	Found on Reuters 8 years ago
Because in the wake of all these police shootings and all the racial mistrust that has been exposed, probably what would result, in my opinion, is a hung jury. – Marcia Clark	Found on CNN 8 years ago
We feel the open carrying of weapons is part of a violent culture and we kind of want to push back against open carry and gun violence, we welcome you to worship. We love the fact that you’re here, but please leave the gun in the car. Church shootings have been a disturbing fact for decades, according to BuckeyeFirearms.org, which listed instances dating back to 1974. The most notorious shooting occurred last June, when a 21-year-old white supremacist named Dylann Storm Roof gunned down nine strangers at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston, South Carolina, after praying with them for more than an hour. Last month, the FBI provided security training for 165 faith leaders at its Dallas headquarters. The key is to be proactive and plan for it ahead of time and train for it ahead of time, so in the unlikely event something does happen, you're ready and prepared to deal with that situation, John Smith, risk management director with the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, said. Michael Lanford, co-owner of SC Firearms Training, provides firearm training and consulting for churches throughout South Carolina. Michael Lanford helps clients hiring outside security teams or to form their own. Michael Lanford, who has a background in the military and law enforcement, said taking down an active shooter in a church requires unique reactions, and that safety and training are critical. – Brady Boyd	Found on FOX News 8 years ago
Once a week we have The Kansas shootings, and it doesn't dominate the news, and that's got to change. – Barack Obama	Found on CNN 8 years ago
This driver was acting irrationally and operating his vehicle erratically ... in the hours leading up to and between these senseless shootings. – Gary Buffo	Found on Reuters 8 years ago
We're looking into his connection to Uber and whether or not he was picking up fares in between the shootings. – Public Safety Chief Jeff Hadley	Found on CNN 8 years ago
You have the right to be angry, that’s what we’re trying to change, when these shootings happen, believe me, as police officers we are praying for the families just like you all. – Denise Gathings	Found on Reuters 8 years ago
I think it is symptomatic of the overall rise of anti-Muslim sentiment in our society. We saw a multitude of these incidents after the San Bernardino (California) shootings. I think these incidents will only increase, unfortunately, it's this whole thing where the flight crew is uncomfortable or the passengers are uncomfortable. Why are they uncomfortable? Because of a perceived faith and ethnicity that leads to them being thrown off planes. It's very troubling. – Ibrahim Hooper	Found on CNN 8 years ago
It had nothing to do with the shootings, the police and the mayor. – Tomi Johnson	Found on CNN 8 years ago
There are serious questions about yesterday's shootings that must be answered in full by the Independent Police Review Authority's investigation, while their investigation is underway, we must also make real changes within our police department today and it is clear changes are needed to how officers respond to mental health crises. – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel	Found on CNN 8 years ago
However, the terrorist threat has evolved into a new phase, as we've become better at preventing complex, multifaceted attacks like 9/11, terrorists turned to less-complicated acts of violence like the mass shootings that are all too common in our society. It is this type of attack that we saw at Fort Hood in 2009, in Chattanooga earlier this year and now in San Bernardino. – President Barack Obama	Found on CNN 8 years ago
As we’ve become better at preventing complex, multifaceted attacks like 9/11, terrorists turned to less complicated acts of violence like the mass shootings that are all too common in our society, it is this type of attack that we saw at Fort Hood in 2009. In Chattanooga earlier this year. And now in San Bernardino. – President Obama	Found on FOX News 8 years ago
There is concern and fear for the backlash of the San Bernardino shootings and Mr. Trump’s statement. – Ahmad Shqeirat	Found on Reuters 8 years ago
I mean, I say this every time we go one of these mass shootings, this just doesn't happen in other countries. – President Barack Obama	Found on CNN 8 years ago
Detailed plans probably aren't appropriate, but I think we have to come back and look at all aspects of why these shootings have continued to occur -- you know, in Oregon, or South Carolina or Colorado, the frequency is unacceptable, and I don't -- I'm not willing to say, 'Well, we just have to sit back and accept this as the cost of freedom,'. – Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper	Found on CNN 8 years ago

Mass shootings are highly visible, and force people to pay attention and realize that we have a problem that isn't going to be solved by more guns.

– Tharon Johnson

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

They specifically mentioned the Orlando shootings.

– Tom Walsh

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

Over time, I think people will expect a better degree of security if we continue to see shootings like this and that's what will drive change.

– Michael Gips of ASIS International

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

Joy expressed during a tragedy is, in a way, it's own protest. (In reference to not cancelling the Tony Awards becsuse of the Orlando shootings)

– Leslie Odom Jr.

added by anonymous
7 years ago

The attack, one of the deadliest in an eight-month wave of violence, took place around 10 p.m. local time in an upscale area of cafes and restaurants near the central military headquarters and Defense Ministry compound. A Fox News producer in Jerusalem confirmed five others were wounded in the attack and in severe condition. The two attackers were described to Fox News as Palestinian cousins from Yata in the Hebron area of the West Bank who were known to Israeli authorities. The gunmen disguised themselves as Orthodox Jews, a law enforcement source told Fox News. Hamas, the Islamic militant group that rules Gaza, welcomed the attack and claimed the shooters as members of the organization. Hamas official Mushir al-Masri called the shootings a heroic operation and the group later issued an official statement promising the Zionists more surprises during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Times of Israel reported that Fatah, Hamas' rival, issued a statement on Twitter saying Israel was reaping the repercussions of choosing violence against the Palestinian people. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz, citing Palestinian media, reported early Thursday that Israeli military forces had surrounded Yatta and were preparing to carry out arrests and interrogate family members of the attacks. Whatever action has to be taken will be taken based on the security assessments that will be carried out and implemented both tonight as well as tomorrow morning.

– Israel Police Superintendent Micky Rosenfeld

Found on FOX News
7 years ago

We held a consultation about the series of offensive and defensive measures that we will implement to act against the grave phenomenon of shootings. They certainly challenge us, but we will provide an answer.

– Benjamin Netanyahu

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

She also gave inconsistent answers about when she discovered that the HSI agents were investigating the shootings from the day prior …. Either version is contradicted by the building security officer …. it is pretty standard across the federal government that if someone engages in criminal misconduct related to their professional duties, it is also a removable offense.

– Claude Arnold

Found on FOX News
7 years ago

We believe the two shootings were related based on witness accounts.

– Captain Andy Shedd

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

Maybe some of the more aggressive forms of policing that occur in minority communities have eased somewhat and that might have to do with the drop in police shootings.

– Nirej Sekhon

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

We are experiencing historic lows in criminal activity, murders and shootings are at their lowest in modern history. NYPD is the most effective police force in the country thanks to our officers' dedication and commitment to their job.

– Monica Klein

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

Because in the wake of all these police shootings and all the racial mistrust that has been exposed, probably what would result, in my opinion, is a hung jury.

– Marcia Clark

Found on CNN
8 years ago

We feel the open carrying of weapons is part of a violent culture and we kind of want to push back against open carry and gun violence, we welcome you to worship. We love the fact that you’re here, but please leave the gun in the car. Church shootings have been a disturbing fact for decades, according to BuckeyeFirearms.org, which listed instances dating back to 1974. The most notorious shooting occurred last June, when a 21-year-old white supremacist named Dylann Storm Roof gunned down nine strangers at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston, South Carolina, after praying with them for more than an hour. Last month, the FBI provided security training for 165 faith leaders at its Dallas headquarters. The key is to be proactive and plan for it ahead of time and train for it ahead of time, so in the unlikely event something does happen, you're ready and prepared to deal with that situation, John Smith, risk management director with the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, said. Michael Lanford, co-owner of SC Firearms Training, provides firearm training and consulting for churches throughout South Carolina. Michael Lanford helps clients hiring outside security teams or to form their own. Michael Lanford, who has a background in the military and law enforcement, said taking down an active shooter in a church requires unique reactions, and that safety and training are critical.

– Brady Boyd

Found on FOX News
8 years ago

Once a week we have The Kansas shootings, and it doesn't dominate the news, and that's got to change.

– Barack Obama

Found on CNN
8 years ago

This driver was acting irrationally and operating his vehicle erratically ... in the hours leading up to and between these senseless shootings.

– Gary Buffo

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

We're looking into his connection to Uber and whether or not he was picking up fares in between the shootings.

– Public Safety Chief Jeff Hadley

Found on CNN
8 years ago

You have the right to be angry, that’s what we’re trying to change, when these shootings happen, believe me, as police officers we are praying for the families just like you all.

– Denise Gathings

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

I think it is symptomatic of the overall rise of anti-Muslim sentiment in our society. We saw a multitude of these incidents after the San Bernardino (California) shootings. I think these incidents will only increase, unfortunately, it's this whole thing where the flight crew is uncomfortable or the passengers are uncomfortable. Why are they uncomfortable? Because of a perceived faith and ethnicity that leads to them being thrown off planes. It's very troubling.

– Ibrahim Hooper

Found on CNN
8 years ago

It had nothing to do with the shootings, the police and the mayor.

– Tomi Johnson

Found on CNN
8 years ago

There are serious questions about yesterday's shootings that must be answered in full by the Independent Police Review Authority's investigation, while their investigation is underway, we must also make real changes within our police department today and it is clear changes are needed to how officers respond to mental health crises.

– Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Found on CNN
8 years ago

However, the terrorist threat has evolved into a new phase, as we've become better at preventing complex, multifaceted attacks like 9/11, terrorists turned to less-complicated acts of violence like the mass shootings that are all too common in our society. It is this type of attack that we saw at Fort Hood in 2009, in Chattanooga earlier this year and now in San Bernardino.

– President Barack Obama

Found on CNN
8 years ago

As we’ve become better at preventing complex, multifaceted attacks like 9/11, terrorists turned to less complicated acts of violence like the mass shootings that are all too common in our society, it is this type of attack that we saw at Fort Hood in 2009. In Chattanooga earlier this year. And now in San Bernardino.

– President Obama

Found on FOX News
8 years ago

There is concern and fear for the backlash of the San Bernardino shootings and Mr. Trump’s statement.

– Ahmad Shqeirat

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

I mean, I say this every time we go one of these mass shootings, this just doesn't happen in other countries.

– President Barack Obama

Found on CNN
8 years ago

Detailed plans probably aren't appropriate, but I think we have to come back and look at all aspects of why these shootings have continued to occur -- you know, in Oregon, or South Carolina or Colorado, the frequency is unacceptable, and I don't -- I'm not willing to say, 'Well, we just have to sit back and accept this as the cost of freedom,'.

– Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper

Found on CNN
8 years ago

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