Washington, July 17 -- Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement after the death of a four-year-old boy on St. Croix, who was rushed to Juan F. Luis Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound Thursday evening and died despite emergency treatment:
"Today, our territory is grieving the loss of a baby-a four-year-old boy whose life was taken far too soon. No family should ever have to bury a child, and no community should have to carry this kind of pain. My heart is broken for this little boy and for everyone who loved him.
"To his parents: I am deeply sorry. There are no words that can reach the depth of what you are feeling. Please know that...