Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2022

July 4, 2022

Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community on this Independence Day. As always, we are grateful for the first responders and law enforcement on the scene. I have spoken to Governor Pritzker and Mayor Rotering and have offered the full support of the Federal Government to their communities. I also surged Federal law enforcement to assist in the urgent search for the shooter, who remains at large at this time. Members of the community should follow guidance from leadership on the ground, and I will monitor closely as we learn more about those whose lives have been lost and pray for those who are in the hospital with grievous injuries.

I recently signed the first major bipartisan gun reform legislation in almost 30 years into law, which includes actions that will save lives. But there is much more work to do, and I'm not going to give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence.

NOTE: The statement referred to Gov. Jay R. "J.B." Pritzker of Illinois; Mayor Nancy R. Rotering of Highland Park, IL; and Robert E. Crimo III, suspected gunman in the shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park.

Categories: Statements by the President : Highland Park, IL, shooting.

Names: Biden, Jill T.; Crimo, Robert E., III; Pritzker, Jay R. "J.B."; Rotering, Nancy R.

Subjects: Holidays and special observances : Independence Day; Illinois : Governor; Illinois : Shooting in Highland Park; Law enforcement and crime : Gun control; Law enforcement and crime : Gun violence, prevention efforts; Law enforcement and crime : Law enforcement officers, service and dedication.

DCPD Number: DCPD202200585.

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