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‘Once again’: Feelings of anger, grief echo after mass shooting in California capital

The Sacramento Bee

Updated April 15, 2022 12:03 AM

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Six people were killed and 12 others injured in a mass shooting in downtown Sacramento early Sunday. Read The Bee’s full coverage:

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After six people were killed and 12 injured in a downtown Sacramento shooting early Sunday morning, politicians, activists, social groups and other prominent figures echoed a feeling of grief and heartache.

The shooting, which happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday near 10th and K streets, was the second mass causality shooting in the Sacramento area in barely a month.

On Twitter, those watching the news unfold repeated: “Again.” “Another.”

Some asked: “How many more?”

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statement early Sunday, saying “sadly, we once again mourn the lives lost and for those injured in yet another horrendous act of gun violence.“

Here’s how other prominent figures, politicians and activists are reacting on social media:

Words can’t express my shock & sadness this morning. The numbers of dead and wounded are difficult to comprehend. We await more information about exactly what transpired in this tragic incident. (more)
— @mayor_Steinberg (@Mayor_Steinberg) April 3, 2022

I’m deeply saddened for the people of Sacramento today. But I’m also angry. Angry that there is more we can do to stop gun violence like this from happening in the first place. Just blocks from the Capitol, this will be a reminder of action needed to save lives. #CaLeg will act.
— Senator Bob Hertzberg (@SenBobHertzberg) April 3, 2022

Horrified and deeply saddened by the gun violence we witnessed this morning in Sacramento. My prayers are with the victims and their families — and the entire Sacramento community. Our team is continuing to monitor the situation closely as we await further updates.
— Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) April 3, 2022

Around 2:30am, I got the call no elected official wants to get.

Another shooting. More lives lost. The national gun violence epidemic has hit our community - again.

I won't release any specifics until @SacPolice does.

Until then, please take care of each other
— Katie Valenzuela (@katie4council) April 3, 2022

We need to take action now to end America’s gun violence epidemic. We can’t let this be our reality. #EndGunViolence https://t.co/38qw5mxbqM
— Kris Brown | President, bradyunited.org (@KrisB_Brown) April 3, 2022

Another Sunday, another shooting with mass casualties. Most Americans will look away, DON'T. NEXT TIME, IT COULD BE YOU. I am very supportive of @POTUS, however, the time is NOW for a dedicated office in the @WhiteHouse only working on gun violence.https://t.co/NWGXkYdWqq
— Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) April 3, 2022

This has been a terrible week for us at @HopkinsMedicine having one of our Trauma Surgeons shot.

This morning is a reminder that this Public Health Crisis decimiates communities all across America.

How many more have to die before we act!? #TheTimeIsNow https://t.co/eN9qnRfUXP
— Joseph Sakran (@JosephSakran) April 3, 2022

Devastating. Holding the victims, their families and our entire Sacramento community in our hearts this morning. ️

How many more must die, @NRA? How many, @GOPLeader @LeaderMcConnell? Shame on you. https://t.co/cwRallEPNZ
— Equality California (@eqca) April 3, 2022

This is terrible.

And the city of Sacramento is controlled by a Republican District Attorney. The crime rates there are double and triple that of San Francisco.

But strangely, Republicans aren't trying to recall this DA.

Instead, she's running for Attorney General. https://t.co/6QilQL365D
— Shaun King (@shaunking) April 3, 2022

Our community grieves as we mourn those lost today senselessly killed by gun violence. Our prayers are with those who have been wounded and heart goes out to all the families in anguish affected by this devastating act.
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 3, 2022

Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis' statement regarding today's mass shooting in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/WPf9rgPRNg
— CA Lieutenant Governor (@CALtGovernor) April 3, 2022

Devastated by the mass shooting last night in Sacramento near the venue we performed at. Our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. We pray the injured recover quickly & that everyone at our show made it home safely.
— KALI UCHIS (@KALIUCHIS) April 3, 2022

This story was originally published April 3, 2022 at 8:44 AM.