We Can’t Accept Violence as Normal: McKee, Congressional Delegation Address Recent Shootings, Deaths

We Can’t Accept Violence as Normal: McKee, Congressional Delegation Address Recent Shootings, Deaths

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee was joined by the members of Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation at the Institute for Nonviolence in Providence on Monday to address the recent violence in the city as well as Pawtucket. 

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As GoLocal reported on Sunday, “In Less Than 48 Hours in Providence, 11 Shot, Man Dead, and Another Pawtucket Murder May Be Related" -- following "The Worst Shooting in Providence's History."

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On Monday, Cedric Huntley with the Institute announced that a 19-year-old woman shot in Pawtucket Sunday night passed after as a result of her injuries, resulting in the city’s second homicide in a matter of days. 

“We need to work on solutions — not just short term, but long term,” said McKee, as members of the delegation spoke to their legislative priorities to address violence in Rhode Island — and across the country. 

"We can't accept the violence as normal," he added. 

According to McKee’s office, the purpose of Monday’s event was to “discuss seeking federal resources and taking action to help prevent gun violence; expanding access to mentoring programs to keep young people out of criminal involvement; and bringing community leaders together to develop strategies to make communities safer.”

McKee’s office did not respond to which specific proposals could have prevented the recent spate of what is believed to be gang-related violence.