Mayor Pro Tem: "It Was A Dark Night In Bend" | MyCentralOregon.com

Mayor Pro Tem Anthony Broadman's social media platforms, Anthony Broadman (@TheBroadman) / Twitter) message to the community following Sunday night's shooting: "It was a dark night in Bend. As we grieve last night's senseless gun violence, I want to make sure that people have good facts and the resources they need. The Bend Police Department is providing factual updates as they are able. First, there is no indication at this time that there was more than one attacker. The apparent killer is deceased. While this remains an active investigation, and regrettably we must always be vigilant, at this time, we do not believe there is further immediate danger in connection with last night's incident. Second, the men and women of Bend Police Department and several local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies worked through the night to protect people in Bend and conduct a thorough investigation, collecting all evidence and processing it properly. This takes time. Thank you to Chief Mike Krantz for helming this multi-agency effort, which included support from Bend Fire & Rescue, Oregon State Police, Deschutes County Sherriff's Office and the FBI. Thank you to the emergency and medical personnel, St. Charles, and everyone who stepped up to shepherd this community through a horrific night, along with Governor Kate Brown who monitored the situation closely throughout the evening. Today we will begin to mourn those we have lost, support the families stricken by this immense tragedy, and comfort our traumatized City. Mourn now, and let us continue to work as a community to ensure these tragedies are not repeated, that gun violence is not part of our culture, and that we live our lives free of terror. We are strong when we stand together. I learned of the shooting, like so many of you, from a friend at the scene, helping those who'd been shot. He's one of my church friends, who I normally text with about snow reports and homebrew recipes. Our entire community has been attacked, and the families of the loved ones we have lost will need our strength in the coming hours and days. As we are all processing the trauma of last night, remember there are mental health resources available. The Deschutes County Crisis Line available to anyone who is experiencing a crisis or needs crisis support. Call 541-322-7500 ext. 9. Deschutes County Walk-in Crisis Services also provides access to a therapist for individuals experiencing a crisis. Contact the Deschutes County Stabilization Center at 63311 NE Jamison Street in Bend. Or call their 541-585-7210- Office Line for Non-Emergency. And finally, if you are interested, there is a community vigil from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight in Drake Park. Watch for more information throughout the day." --Anthony Broadman

Related Keywords

Oregon , United States , Deschutes County , Drake Park , Kate Brown , Mike Krantz , Anthony Broadman , Anthony Broadman Thebroadman , Office Line , Bend Police Department , Deschutes County Crisis Services , Contact The Deschutes County Stabilization Center , Deschutes County Sherriff Office , Oregon State Police , Mayor Pro Tem Anthony Broadman , Chief Mike Krantz , Bend Fire , Deschutes County Sherriff , Governor Kate Brown , Deschutes County Crisis Line , County Walk In Crisis Services , Deschutes County Stabilization Center ,