Prominent Texas politicians reacted throughout the night to the deadly shooting of 11 police officers Thursday during a peaceful protest that left four of the officers dead.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mourned with the Dallas law enforcement community and said “In times like this we must remember — and emphasize — the importance of uniting as Americans.”
My statement on tonight’s shooting in #Dallas. pic.twitter.com/oXoAJOUCoF
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) July 8, 2016
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also tweeted out his “thoughts and prayers” to the police officers shot.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the police officers who were shot in #Dallas tonight. Awaiting further details.
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) July 8, 2016
Sen. Ted Cruz took to Twitter to praise law enforcement for “selflessly run into harm’s way to save the lives of others.”
Men & women of law enforcement selflessly run into harm’s way to save the lives of others. May God protect them and bring peace upon Dallas.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 8, 2016
In a separate statement, Cruz said his office is ready to provide local authorities support “to help in assisting the victims and bringing the perpetrators to justice.”
Sen. Ted Cruz on shooting in #Dallas: “Tonight, we mourn the loss of four of their brothers” https://t.co/MBay2tqLfa pic.twitter.com/6isE2o7jAd
— ABC News (@ABC) July 8, 2016
