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Connecticut lawmakers: Praying for Newtown
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12/14/12 12:19 PM ET
Like many others — both in Connecticut and not — lawmakers representing the state were "horrified" by news of an elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., on Friday.
Reps. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) and Sen.-elect Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) both tweeted that they are praying, as full details slowly emerged from the incident.
Horrified by the news coming out of Newtown. Praying for the safety of the innocents involved.
— Jim Himes (@jahimes) December 14, 2012
Praying that kids, teachers, staff, and families reach safety on this tragic morning at Sandy Hook Elementary
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) December 14, 2012
Police responded to a reported shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School shortly after 9:30 Friday morning, according to CNN. Twenty-seven people, including many children, are reported dead in the incident.
Updated at 1:31 p.m.
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