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Congressman David Scott Issues Statement on Deadly Shooting Overnight in Clayton County
Washington,
December 1, 2021
WASHINGTON – Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on reports of a shooting yesterday in Rex, GA that claimed four lives and left two injured. “Yesterday, Clayton County lost four of our neighbors, including two women and Clayton County Police officer, Henry Laxson, and a 12 year old child is in the hospital fighting for life. My prayers are with the families of each victim of this terrifying gun violence. We must put these guns down, support our brave police officers, and love one another.” ### Congressman David Scott represents Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which includes Clayton, Cobb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton and Henry Counties. |