Statement on Shooting of Officer Moore - January 25, 2011

January 25, 2011

The following statement by Congressman André Carson was read into the Congressional record today:

______________________________________________________

Mr. Speaker - This weekend in Indianapolis, we were tragically reminded of the sacrifices our law enforcement officers make in order to protect our families.

Officer David Moore of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was shot four times on Sunday morning during a traffic stop, and he's now fighting for his life in a local hospital.

There's no doubt Officer Moore knew the dangers of police work-his father is retired law enforcement, and his mother still serves on the Indianapolis police department.

But like so many who wear the badge in communities across our nation, David Moore took an oath to serve and protect others. To run to danger-not away from it.

I ask all my colleagues to join me in praying for Officer Moore and his family. And I ask everyone in this esteemed body to go back to their districts and take the time to thank their local law enforcement officers for the work they do-and the sacrifices they make.