Chuck Schumer: “I rise to speak on a very sad occasion that occurred in my State in the last 2 days and to recognize the three heroic…”

“I rise to speak on a very sad occasion that occurred in my State in the last 2 days and to recognize the three heroic New York State troopers shot in an act of cold-blooded violence. Sadly, one trooper, David C. Brinkerhoff, a member of the specially trained mobile response team, has been killed. Tonight my thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and coworkers. Trooper Brinkerhoff and Trooper Richard Mattson were shot at about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday while searching for a gunman who was suspected of shooting a third trooper, Trooper Matthew Gambosi, during a traffic stop in nearby Margaretville, NY, a beautiful town in Delaware County. Trooper Mattson is in serious condition at a local hospital and, praise God, Trooper Gambosi only suffered minor wounds as the bullet was caught by his bulletproof vest. We pray for their speedy recoveries. Law enforcement raided the farm where the gunman was holed up yesterday, and his body was recovered late last night. Now that this man is no longer a threat, we must turn our attention to the troopers' families and friends who have been devastated by these tragic events. New York State troopers represent the best of all of us. They are brave, selfless heroes who put their lives on the line every day with unequaled character and dignity. They are tough, and they are just. The events of the past 48 hours have devastated our entire State. Now we will mourn together.”