Statement on Buffalo Shooting

On behalf of the NAACP New York State Conference, President Hazel N. Dukes issues the following statement: “We offer our condolences to the families of the victims and to the entire Buffalo community. We're in touch with Buffalo officials and our NAACP leaders, Buffalo Branch President, Reverend Mark Blue (who is on the ground), and Regional Director Linda Brown-Robinson. We are appalled at this horrific shooting. This unfortunate act of terrorism highlights the NAACP's continued fight for sensible gun legislation that doesn't just allow military-grade weaponry into the hands of everyday citizens. We stand ready to give assistance anywhere we can to the victims' families and the Buffalo community. We will at a later time notify our supporters how they can further support the Buffalo community."