Errington comments on Muncie shooting that killed one, injured 19

State Rep. Sue Errington (D-Muncie) issued the following statement regarding the shooting on Sunday morning that left one person dead, and 19 others wounded:

“This is a terrible tragedy, and one that is becoming far too common in our state and our country. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the deceased and the 17 that were wounded, but we must also face the facts: Easier access to guns has not made our communities safer. After Statehouse Republicans passed permitless carry, we’ve seen more and more people walking through Muncie with guns on their hips. There is an epidemic in this state of teenagers and young adults losing their lives because guns are readily available the moment you turn 18. How many more families must be rocked by grief before we begin to take real, tangible action on this issue?”