In Wake of Cook's Corner Mass Shooting, Governor Newsom Issues Statement and Urges Californians to Use Life-Saving Red Flag Laws

Press Release

"Once again, a siege of bullets has shaken a community and torn families apart. California mourns for the victims of last night's horrific shooting at Cook's Corner.

As we continue to learn more details about this act of violence, there are early reports that this horror was related to a domestic dispute.

This type of trauma is unfortunately not isolated. Two-thirds of mass shooters in America have a history of domestic violence. Victims and survivors in California should know they are never alone -- we have tools and resources to support and protect you. Our state's red flag laws allow victims, family members, coworkers, and others to work with local law enforcement and the courts to safely remove guns from those who may be a potential threat.

We must continue to strengthen, defend, and use these laws. If you see red flags, say something -- and in doing so, save lives."

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