on Saturday afternoon many leaders and politicians issued statements sharing their concerns and sentiments.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement shortly after the shooting.
Congressman Colin Allred, a Democrat who represents parts of North Texas and recently announced a U.S. Senate campaign, said families will "forever be changed by this awful tragedy.
"That’s still true. But this time, things hit even closer to home – since this one happened up the road from me. "Permitless carry is a disaster. Letting high schoolers buy ARs is a disaster. Letting rifles fly off the shelves with reckless abandon and flooding Texas streets with firearms is a disaster. Refusing to enact red-flag laws has been a disaster.