“Mayhem.” CT Senate GOP Statement on Hartford Funeral Melee

For Immediate Release

Sen. Paul Cicarella and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding today’s shooting and stabbing during a funeral service at a Hartford church.

“Mayhem. National news-making lawlessness.

Extreme violence in a sacred space.

We appreciate Hartford police for their quick response to restore order, but they may need help going forward. We urge the governor to have immediate discussions about whether additional state law enforcement resources are needed in Hartford.

We are too soft on violent crime in Connecticut. We must support our law enforcement and give them the tools and resources they need.”

The lawmakers are working to pass policies at the State Capitol to:

– improve recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers

– empower law enforcement to hold lawbreakers accountable in conjunction with the court system to deter violent crime