Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), representing the Parkland community and a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, released this statement following the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) announcement that a tip on the Stoneman Douglas shooter was not investigated:
“This has been an excruciating few days for the Parkland community. Now, it appears that this tragedy could have been prevented.
“The American people should be encouraged to say something if they see something. But we also must be assured that these tips will be processed swiftly and thoroughly so we can avoid future tragedies.
“I will be in close communication with the FBI so that we get to the bottom of this. The FBI and the U.S. Congress must conduct a full oversight investigation of the FBI’s internal processes, procedures, and, in this case, apparent failures.
“We need answers from the FBI to ensure that if people offer their assistance, the FBI will follow through. And we need action from Congress to enact meaningful legislation that will stop horrific gun violence and make our communities safer.
“Parkland deserves nothing less.”
“This has been an excruciating few days for the Parkland community. Now, it appears that this tragedy could have been prevented.
“The American people should be encouraged to say something if they see something. But we also must be assured that these tips will be processed swiftly and thoroughly so we can avoid future tragedies.
“I will be in close communication with the FBI so that we get to the bottom of this. The FBI and the U.S. Congress must conduct a full oversight investigation of the FBI’s internal processes, procedures, and, in this case, apparent failures.
“We need answers from the FBI to ensure that if people offer their assistance, the FBI will follow through. And we need action from Congress to enact meaningful legislation that will stop horrific gun violence and make our communities safer.
“Parkland deserves nothing less.”
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