‘Horrific Reality': Local, State Leaders React to Deadly Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting

.@POTUS has been briefed by the Homeland Security Advisor on the mass shooting in San Mateo County, California. He has asked federal law enforcement to provide any necessary assistance to the local authorities. As more details become available, the President will be updated.

— Karine Jean-Pierre (@PressSec) January 24, 2023

A mass shooting has now hit my beloved community of Half Moon Bay, one of the last places one would expect such a abominable act. We celebrate pumpkin festivals and holiday parades there. When will Congress have the guts to really DO something about gun violence?

— Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) January 24, 2023

Half Moon Bay is a beloved and tight-knit community, and we all stand with them and the families of the victims during this dark hour.

— Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (@RepAnnaEshoo) January 24, 2023

Heartbroken by the gun violence in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay. How many more must die? SMC Board of Supervisors taking action by pledging $2 million over 2 yrs for the SMC Gun Violence Prevention Program to remove guns from felons, stalkers and other prohibited individuals.

— David Canepa (@davidcanepa) January 24, 2023

At the hospital meeting with victims of a mass shooting when I get pulled away to be briefed about another shooting. This time in Half Moon Bay.

Tragedy upon tragedy.

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) January 24, 2023

I’m so heartbroken. We cannot even grieve lives lost without having to pivot to the next tragedy.

This is a horrific reality. We need to change as a country.

Sending so much love to Half Moon Bay. https://t.co/gCCj4GtTwA

— Jennifer Siebel Newsom (@JenSiebelNewsom) January 24, 2023

After spending the day grieving with community members in Monterey Park, I’m horrified to learn of another mass shooting in Half Moon Bay.

Our outrage at this deadly cycle of violence must be a call to action.

— Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) January 24, 2023

As we grieve one mass shooting in California, it’s devastating to see another in Half Moon Bay. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. We can’t keep turning a blind eye to the gun violence plaguing our communities. We must act!

— Senator Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) January 24, 2023

We must end the senseless gun violence that has sadly stricken another community — this time in Half Moon Bay.

We continue to pray for the families and neighbors impacted by tragedy in California and our country, and we are grateful to all of our first responders.

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 24, 2023