Family of Miller Brewery shooter statement: 'Our family feels terrible sadness and heartache'
MILWAUKEE -- The family of the shooter in the Miller Brewery shooting issued a statement on Friday, Feb. 28 in response to the events that played out earlier this week. That statement reads as follows:
Our family feels terrible sadness and heartache over the tragic incident at Molson Coors and devastating loss to the Milwaukee community. We are shocked and dismayed to learn of the apparent involvement and death of our family member. We sincerely extend our sympathy, compassion and prayers to the victims and families who lost their loved ones.
Our family does not intend to make any further statements or conduct interviews, and we please ask the media and others to respect our privacy and allow us space to mourn and heal.
Here at FOX6 News, we will no longer be using the shooter's name or picture from the Miller Brewery shootings in our news coverage. One of the characteristics that a mass shooter displays is a need to be "remembered." We believe it is a disservice to the families of the victims and our community to give the shooter any further recognition. Our focus now should be on the victims, their families and the community as we all continue to grieve the horrific event that happened Wednesday, Feb. 26.