COLUMBUS, OH — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement today in response to the mass shooting that took place at a synagogue in Pittsburgh.

“Devastating news this morning. Our hearts break for everyone involved and we are grateful to the first responders who put themselves in harm’s way to protect others. No one should have to fear for their lives in their place of worship. We stand with the Jewish community and all of Pittsburgh today. We will not tolerate hate and violence against our neighbors.”

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