May 31, 2020

Congresswoman Barbara Lee Statement on the Death of Federal Protective Service Security Officer Patrick Underwood

Oakland, CA - Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued the following statement about the death of Federal Protective Service Security Officer Patrick Underwood:

"My condolences and prayers go out to the loved ones of Patrick Underwood, who was killed in the line of duty in Oakland on Friday night, and I am praying for the speedy recovery of the wounded officer. During this time of trauma and hardship in our nation, we are further saddened and outraged by this callous act of gun violence. This crime is under investigation, but we should never conflate the actions of murderers with the motives of protestors demanding justice." 

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