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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer honors victims on 3-year remembrance of Oxford shooting

3 years since mass shooting at Oxford High School

A well wisher kneels to pray at a memorial on the sign of Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at the school, killing several students and wounding multiple other people, including a teacher. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Saturday marks three years since the Oxford High School shooting.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist released statements to honor the victims who were killed in the Oxford High School shooting three years ago.

“Today, Michiganders unite to honor the four beautiful young souls we lost three years ago in the heartbreaking tragedy at Oxford High School.

“Justin, Madisyn, Tate, and Hana were taken from us too soon. So many students, teachers, and loved ones in the community continue to struggle because of all that happened that day. The road to recovery and peace is long and hard. But Michiganders will continue to stand by the people of Oxford and wrap our arms around this community. Michiganders always look out for their friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens—it’s what we do best.

“Now more than ever, let us continue to honor the memories of those we have lost and build out of our grief a resolve to protect our children, our families, and our communities.”

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Gilchrist released the following statement:

“As we mark three years since the heartbreak and shock of the tragedy in Oxford, we honor and grieve the lost, comfort the wounded, and care for all those whose lives were irreversibly changed on that day. My family, and the entire state of Michigan, continues to send our love and prayers to the people of Oxford. School should be a place of learning and opportunity—not fear. Let us stand with students, families, and friends who are still grieving this loss and keep working together to keep our communities safe.”

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist

Four students were killed, and seven others were injured in the mass shooting at the high school on Nov. 30, 2021.


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