Rep. Waters' Statement on LAX Shooting

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement regarding the shooting incident at Terminal 3 in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) today:

"My thoughts and prayers are with the LAX shooting victims, their families and loved ones today. I pray for the health and recovery of those injured and for our first responders who arrived on the scene to tend to the wounded and secure the area inside the terminal.

"LAX is located in my congressional district, and it is the sixth busiest airport in the world and third in the United States. The TSA security checkpoints are the public's first line of defense against weapons and contraband being brought into our nation's airports. The safety and security of the people who work in and pass through LAX is of paramount importance.

"As our law enforcement officials continue to investigate, it is my sincere hope that the individual or individuals responsible be held accountable and brought to justice for this heinous act."

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