April 08, 2016

CASTRO STATEMENT ON SHOOTING AT LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE

San Antonio, TX – Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after reports of a shooting at Lackland Air Force Base:
 
“I’m devastated that violence struck our community this morning. My prayers are with everyone at Lackland and all who have been affected by this tragedy. I’m grateful to our city’s first responders who provided assistance today, and I offer my deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who serve in the Air Force and are stationed here at JBSA. My staff and I are in touch with the Department of Defense about this morning’s incident as details continue to unfold.”

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