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Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands Statement on New Developments in Colorado

For Immediate Release: Sept. 9, 2016


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, November 28, 2015
CONTACT: Katie Rogers, Public Relations Manager, (206) 595-0426

Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands Statement on New Developments in Colorado 

Today, Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands (PPGNHI) issued the following statement from Chris Charbonneau, CEO on the new developments following the shooting at the Planned Parenthood health center in Colorado Springs, Colorado:


“Today, we are learning that eyewitnesses confirm that the man who will be charged with the tragic and senseless shooting that resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to nine others at Planned Parenthood's health center in Colorado Springs was motivated by opposition to safe and legal abortion.

“This is an appalling act of violence targeting access to health care and terrorizing skilled and dedicated health care professionals.

“The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. We have strong security measures in place and work closely with law enforcement agencies, and we also ensure that our doors are open to all people who need high-quality, compassionate health care. We stand beside our colleagues in Colorado who continue to provide care, no matter what. 

“We've seen an alarming increase in hateful rhetoric and smear campaigns against abortion providers and patients over the last few months. That environment breeds acts of violence. We do not accept this environment as normal. We should not have to live in a world where accessing health care includes safe rooms and bullet-proof glass."

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Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands

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November 28, 2015

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