Senator Murphy's plea echoed the sentiments of many across the Tri-State area, who reacted to the horrific shooting with despair, anger, frustration and a feeling of helplessness.
Law enforcement says the United States has seen a sharp rise in deadly mass shootings.
"We are grieving with the families of the innocent lives taken in this horrific tragedy. Nineteen children will never come home from school. We know firsthand the unspeakable pain and darkness that descended on Uvalde today. Nearly 10 years ago, our sons, Dylan and Daniel, went to school and never came home.
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