Boston, MA- The MIRA Coalition and the immigrant communities of Massachusetts extend our thoughts and prayers to the families and the Binghamton community in wake of this horrific tragedy. The following is a statement by Eva A. Millona, Executive Director of the MIRA Coalition:
"We are deeply saddened by the senseless deaths and injuries brought about by this atrocity. We fear that the lives lost were those of students studying to become citizens of this country. It is heartbreaking that these community members were killed just as they were preparing for one of the final steps on their immigrant journey.
The people who provide English classes and civics classes and serve immigrants and refugees are doing valuable work and fulfilling the social and humanitarian values upon which this country was built. They offer hope and faith to immigrant communities. It is tragic that these innocent people also fell victim to this violence.
Obviously the shooter was deeply disturbed and felt that violence was the solution to whatever problem he may have been facing. This is never the case. Yet, we must be careful not to generalize about the violence of this one individual and how it reflects on an entire community.
Our hearts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to the families affected by this tragedy."
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