"Shocked and devastated": Family of Dayton shooter, victim release statement
Source: WBNS TV10
The family thanked first responders for their swift action to minimize casualties, and requested privacy "in order to mourn the loss of their son and daughter and to process the horror of Sunday's events."
You can read the full statement below.
The Betts family is shocked and devastated by the events of Sunday morning in the Oregon District. They offer their most heartfelt prayers and condolences to all of the victims, their families and friends. They thank the first responders from the Dayton Police and Fire Department for their quick response to minimize casualties and to all who provided aid and comfort to the victims. They also thank Chief Doherty and the Bellbrook Police Department for providing a peaceful environment surrounding their home.
The Betts family is cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation into this tragedy. They respect the investigative process being conducted by the Dayton Police Department and the FBI, and will not comment further on the investigation. The Betts family would like to express their enormous gratitude and love for everyone that has reached out and given their support during this awful time. They ask that everyone respect the family's privacy in order to mourn the loss of their son and daughter and to process the horror of Sunday's events.
Read more: https://www.10tv.com/article/shocked-and-devastated-family-dayton-shooter-victim-release-statement-2019-aug
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)pnwmom
(109,006 posts)southerncrone
(5,506 posts)Extremely awful.
pnwmom
(109,006 posts)thinking about what they did wrong, or what they didn't do right, and if only, if only, if only . . .
LisaL
(44,974 posts)his "hit" list he reportedly had in high school. So I imagine this didn't come as a total surprise.
pnwmom
(109,006 posts)committed for schizophrenia, and both times the judge said no. The mom was smart enough to pull herself together and act normal for the few minutes she had before the judge, and my friend couldn't prove she was a danger to herself.
LisaL
(44,974 posts)Supposedly he was bipolar (per what ex-girlfriend claimed) but haven't heard anything about any treatment or even meds he was on.
yonder
(9,682 posts)I cannot imagine anyone more than Mom and Dad Betts.