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| A mass shooting at Kroger in Collierville, Tennessee. |
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| Lives are interrupted again by gun violence. |
Praying does not stop gun violence.
Stop offering your thoughts and prayers. It's not going to bring people back. This is a man-made issue and Congress can do something about it by passing laws to keep firearms out of the hands of potential terrorists. This is the 613th mass shooting. This is the one that made national headlines.
One thing that never stops is the endless cycle of gun violence in the United States. Every incident doesn't make the national news. Mass shootings happened at schools, churches and grocery stores. Police shooting unarmed suspects. Armed suspects shooting police officers. Threats led by domestic terrorists and of course foreign terrorism.
One element that always seem to factor in the matter: GUNS.
Mass shooting at a suburban Memphis Kroger. A former employee opened fire on shoppers killing one and injuring two dozen people. The terrorist would end up killing himself.
The Shelby County Sheriff, Collierville Police and FBI are trying to figure out how this incident happened.
Of course, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Karen Lee, Sen. Karen Blackburn (R-TN) and Sen. Karen Hagerty (R-TN) as well as Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) were notified of the mass shooting.
America's gun psychopathy continues: 613 mass shootings so far in 2021 (with 4 or more shot, including the perpetrator when applicable). At least 212 involved domestic violence or juvenile victims.
— MassShootingTracker (@massshootingtrk) September 23, 2021
The latest, with 13 victims, in Collier, Tenn.: https://t.co/MGzInzIYGC
We are monitoring the tragic situation in Collierville and offer full support to @TBInvestigation, @TNDeptofSafety and local law enforcement as they investigate further.
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) September 23, 2021
Our office has been in contact with ATF, TBI, and local authorities on the ground, and we are closely monitoring the situation in Collierville. We are praying for all of the victims.
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) September 23, 2021
Tragic news out of Collierville, TN, that I'm closely monitoring. I'm grateful to law enforcement & first responders for their heroic actions. Chrissy & I are praying for the victims & this TN community that is hurting. My office is available to anyone needing assistance.
— Senator Bill Hagerty (@SenatorHagerty) September 23, 2021
The shooting in Collierville today is another horrific incident caused by someone who is undoubtedly in another world and had a lethal weapon. That is a deadly combination. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and all in Collierville and the Greater Memphis community.
— Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) September 23, 2021
They offer "thoughts and prayers" to the matter. Saying their "hearts goes out to the victims." Saying that evil exists and whatever platitude can be found in the "phony sympathy" playbook.
The only victim identified so far is Olivia King. She was killed as the terrorist opened fire at the exit.
"Our family is devastated by this senseless act of violence. We ask that you pray for the repose of the soul of our mother, Olivia King," a statement by the family read. "We also ask everyone for their prayers for all families and friends affected by the events today, as well as for God’s mercy on the shooter and his family. Thank you."
Her sons spoke out on the loss of their mother. They paid tribute to her on social media.
In the meanwhile, the chief of Collierville Police expressed shock and anger at the terrorist.
Collierville police Chief Dale Lane said responding officers and a SWAT team entered the supermarket and went aisle to aisle to rescue employees – some of whom were hiding in the store's freezer.
"I've been involved in this for 34 years and I've never seen a scene like this," Lane said, calling it "the most horrific event in Collierville history."
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| Tennessee is an open carry state. The shooter had legal rights to carry inside Kroger. |
Police said 44 employees were in the store at the time of the shooting, though it was unclear how many customers were inside. Lane said an image circulating on social media, showing someone on the store's roof, was later determined to be that of a Kroger employee.
The Collierville Police Department originally received a call regarding an active shooter at Kroger at around 1:30 p.m., authorities said. Kroger employee Brignetta Dickerson said she was working the cash register Thursday when shots rang out.
"And, here he comes right behind us and started shooting," Dickerson told Nashville's WKRN-TV.
"And, he kept on shooting, shooting, shooting. He shot one of my co-workers in the head and shot one of my customers in the stomach."
Emergency medical personnel from the Collierville Fire Department arrived to assist with providing medical aid. The injured victims were transferred to area hospitals.
At least one victim was in surgery and another was in the ICU, Lane said. Another person arrived at a hospital with an anxiety attack, he added.
"We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at our Kroger store," the company said in a statement. "The entire Kroger family offers our thoughts, prayers, and support to the individuals and families of the victims during this difficult time."
The company said it has initiated counseling services for its employees. The store will remain closed during the police investigation.
Collierville High School was put on lockdown amid the shooting but that precaution was later lifted.
Months ago, the police department hosted an active shooter training scenario with law enforcement partners, Lane said.
"The victims were able to get medical treatment much faster because of the integration between police and fire," he said. "It’s one thing to see it on the news, but it’s another thing when you’re having to go in and know that there a potential person armed on the other side."
"And there was not one person that didn’t [go in]," Lane added. "That building was flooded with blue uniforms and I’m very thankful for that."
Multiple law enforcement agencies were on scene, including the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and the Memphis Police Department, who helped secure the perimeter. Also assisting with the investigation were personnel from the FBI and from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
Memphis police, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, and Kroger all referred questions to the Collierville Police Department.
Collierville police said the scene was now secure and search warrants will be carried out. Lane declined to reveal more about the suspect Thursday night, citing the ongoing investigation.
"It's going to take a little bit before we know what happened," Lane said.
It never happens in your community....... Until it does! Every community in the United States will eventually have a legacy. A legacy of tragedy. Gun violence and COVID-19 will affect your town, your family and your life. So I don't want to hear that bullshit about how this gun reform is taking away your rights. I don't want to hear that protesting against police killing people of color is hate on cops in general. I don't want to hear talk about the coronavirus being a myth. I don't want hear folks say this is not white privilege. I don't want to hear folks say masks impede their freedoms. I don't want to hear the shit about guns saving lives. These incidents are a tragic part of American history.
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GOD IS NOT FIXING THIS!
FUCK YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!
We haven't forgotten about the many mass shootings in the United States. COVID-19 doesn't stop individuals from picking up firearms and killing others.
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GUN VIOLENCE IS THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IN THE UNITED STATES!
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