Last weekend, our state was rocked by a wave of violent crime. Over the course of twenty-four hours, five shootings claimed the lives of at least nine Mississippians. While these horrific acts do not appear to be connected, they are alarming nevertheless. Words like horrific, tragic, and avoidable all come to mind.

First and foremost, I pray for those impacted by these recent acts of senseless violence. May the Lord comfort those who mourn, heal the brokenhearted, and cover those communities with a peace that defies understanding.

In these times, we ask ourselves difficult questions: Why did this happen? Is there anything we can do to prevent this from happening again? What role do the government, public policy, and our justice system play in crime prevention?

The answers are not simple

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