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Governor issues statement on school shooting

Posted: 12.14.2012 at 4:23 PM

Denver, Colo. -Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper released a statement Friday afternoon on the deadly school shooting in Connecticut.

The governor said, "the shooting in Connecticut is absolutely horrific and heartbreaking.

We know too well what impact this kind of violence has on a community and our nation.

Our thoughts and prayers are immediately with the families of those killed.

We can offer comfort, but we all know the pain will stay forever."

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