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Shooting at the Family Research Council Offices

By Timothy McMahan King
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Local and federal investigators work to gather evidence outside FRC headquarters. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Aug 15, 2012
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Another senseless act of violence today was targeted at the Family Research Council. A security guard is now in stable condition at a local hospital after being shot in the arm by a 28-year-old assailant. The suspect is now in custody. Multiple outlets are reporting that the young man specifically intended to attack FRC staff because of their conservative advocacy.  

My prayers goes out to the security guard and his family as he recovers. His actions may have saved the lives of many. Washington, D.C., Police Chief Cathy Lanier said, “The security guard here is a hero, as far as I’m concerned.”

My heart is with the rest of the FRC staff. Their place of work will not feel safe after this. It will undoubtedly be difficult knowing there are those who would do violence against you because of your convictions.

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Local and federal investigators work to gather evidence outside FRC headquarters. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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