The car of Missouri's first black congresswoman was hit by bullets while it was parked in St. Louis. The politician continues to get a lot of support from the community despite the fact that she was not the intended target of the gunplay.
Cori Bush was not in the car when it was shot up, but she is still shaken.
Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., attends a news conference on the FIX Clemency Act outside the U.S. Capitol on Friday, December 10, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Bush said in a statement that gun violence is all too familiar in St. Louis. Any act of gun violence shakes your soul.
I'm touched by everyone who has reached out. Thankfully no one was harmed. But any act of gun violence shakes your soul.
That's why our movement is working to invest in our communities, eradicate the root causes of gun violence, and keep everyone safe. https://t.co/AZHLUwiN6O
Cori Bush posted on January 27, 2022.
The progressive drew attention to a larger issue by steering the conversation from herself.
No one should have to fear for their safety here in St. Louis, and that is why our movement is working every day to invest in our communities, eradicate the root causes of gun violence, and keep every neighborhood safe.
A source close to her says that the shooting was not intended for the congresswoman. There was evidence that other vehicles were tampered with in the same area of the shooting.
A guest on Fox News claimed that the incident was caused by the defund of the police position held by Democrats. The founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC told the anchor last week that they need the lawmakers to be victims.
We would never wish harm on any American, let alone a politician we disagreed with. But, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but,
Fox News reacts to progressive Congresswoman Cori Bush saying her car was recently hit with gunfire.
"Of course, we would never wish any harm whatsoever on any American, let alone a politician we disagreed with. BUT…" pic.twitter.com/Xsa6JdUmFK
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) January 27, 2022
The congressman from the Bronx stood up for his colleague and blasted the right-leaning Fox mouthers.
We are thankful that Cori is okay. That is the only thing that needs to be said. You can sit there and be angry. He said that she would keep doing the people's work with love and conviction.
This is vile and disgusting.We are thankful that Cori is safe and unharmed. That’s the only thing that needs to be said.
You all can sit there and continue to be mad and hateful. She’ll keep doing the people’s work with love and conviction. https://t.co/UiuN3qaszy
— Jamaal Bowman (@JamaalBowmanNY) January 28, 2022
He was not the only one who was happy that she was safe.
Turner used her social media platform to support Bush, writing, "I love you and I am so sorry you, your family and team have to endure this just because you speak for justice."
I love you and I am so sorry you, your family and team have to endure this just because you speak for justice.
— Nina Turner (@ninaturner) January 27, 2022
Kathy Griffin responded to the shooting by saying "Oh my God, Congresswoman!" Glad to hear that you are okay, but so sorry that you had to go through this traumatic experience.
Oh my God, Congresswoman! Glad to hear you are unharmed, but so sorry you had to go through this traumatic experience.
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) January 27, 2022
Bush has had her car broken into before. Her car was shot up in 2020. She shared the story on social media.
My car took the bullets. I'm safe. It's not a slogan when I say that I am the people I serve. A bullet went through my door handle on one side of the car, another went through my tire on the other side. I am committed to taking us from St. Louis to living it.
My car took the bullets. I am safe. When I say that I am the people I serve, it’s not a slogan!A bullet went through my door handle on one side of the car, another went through my tire on the other side.
I’m committed to taking us from “surviving St. Louis” to “living it.” pic.twitter.com/iBqSSzc43G
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) June 11, 2020
After becoming a leader for prison reform and police violence eradication in Ferguson, Missouri, the minister and nurse was so moved by the Michael Brown killing that she became a political voice. The activist lived six minutes from where Brown was killed.
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