[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 14, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E911]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    THE DAILY 45: PACOIMA SHOOTINGS

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                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 2008

  Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, the Department of Justice tells us that, 
every day, 45 people, on average, are fatally shot in the United 
States. From coast to coast, the stories ring familiar.
  In Los Angeles, police said this morning that they are investigating 
two separate shootings in Pacoima that left two men dead. One man, 
whose name has not been released, suffered gunshot wounds to his head 
and body. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died. In a 
separate incident, in the same area, another man was fatally wounded in 
an apparent drive-by shooting around 3 p.m. Tuesday. These daily 
shootings must end.
  Americans of conscience must come together to stop the senseless 
death of ``The Daily 45.'' When will Americans say ``Enough is enough, 
stop the killing!''

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