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Congressman Sestak Statement on Penn Hills Shooting

Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) issued the below statement following news that a police officer was shot and killed tonight in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania:

"Tonight, we all mourn the loss of the Penn Hills police officer shot and killed in the line of duty. This tragic incident reminds us of the courage and selflessness demonstrated every day by the men and women who serve to keep our communities safe. I offer my deepest sympathies to the officer's family, fellow officers and everyone affected."

Born and raised in Delaware County, former 3-star Admiral Joe Sestak served in the Navy for 31 years and now serves as the Representative from the 7th District of Pennsylvania. He led a series of operational commands at sea, including Commander of an aircraft carrier battle group of 30 U.S. and allied ships with over 15,000 sailors and 100 aircraft that conducted operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. After 9/11, the Congressman was the first Director of Deep Blue, the Navy's anti-terrorism unit that established strategic and operations policies for the Global War on Terrorism. He served as President Clintons Director for Defense Policy at the National Security Council in the White House, and holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University. According to the office of the House Historian, Congressman Sestak is the highest-ranking former military officer ever elected to the U.S. Congress.