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Gov. Gregoire�s statement on the slayings in Northwest Washington

For Immediate Release: September 2, 2008

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire tonight issued the following statement regarding the slayings in Northwest Washington:

�My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families of the victims of today�s tragic crimes. The victims included innocent civilians and a Skagit County sheriff�s deputy. In addition, a Washington State Patrol trooper was injured. Our law enforcement heroes are the first line of defense against crime and they risk their lives everyday to protect others.

�I have directed Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste to assist local law enforcement in the investigation of the crimes and the suspect.

�Tonight I ask my fellow Washingtonians to pray for the friends and families who suffered such a terrible loss.�