Senator Gaston Calls for an End to Gun Violence Following Deadly Bridgeport Shootings

This morning, state Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Public Safety Committee, is calling for an end to gun violence following two deadly shootings in Bridgeport. The most recent shooting happened the morning of August 17 and one woman is now dead. This is three days after a 45-year-old man was shot and killed in Bridgeport.

“28-years-old is too young to lose a life,” said Sen. Gaston. “My condolences are with the victim’s family. Both these shootings are terrible and bring a sense of sadness to those in our society. It is always so hard to hear of someone being killed in our community. This gun violence needs to stop. It has a devastating impact on individuals and their families. It tears apart our community leaving behind grief and loss. I will always be an advocate for common-sense gun laws and support initiatives that address the root causes of this violence.”

Senator Gaston plans to continue to advocate to end gun violence. Recently, Sen. Gaston was invited to the White House to discuss gun violence prevention. During the event, he was able to hear from senior White House officials and other state leaders and then participate in discussions about what public policies elected officials should be pursuing.

At a local level, Senator Gaston has secured several grants for gun violence prevention programs in his district. These grants will help to provide enrichment programs and activities, create safe environments for students to learn and bolster new skills, promote positive police and community interactions and more.

This legislative session, Senator Gaston will be focused on continuing to advocate for gun violence prevention and will work to bring justice to families who have been affected by it.