Congressman Cohen Expresses Condolences on the Death of Memphis Police Officer Joseph McKinney

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) learned of the death of Memphis Police Officer Joseph McKinney and the wounding of two of his colleagues this morning and made the following statement:

“I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Officer McKinney, shot in the line of duty this morning. Police Officers protect society and put their lives in jeopardy every day. Police officers have difficult, often dangerous jobs. We need to keep working to provide them with the resources they need to work as safely as possible.

“I want to express my condolences to Officer McKinny’s family and friends, and my sorrow to the families of the officers injured in this terrible incident.”

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