New Jersey - US Senator Robert Menendez released the following statement on the shooting of Rachel Morgan, who was shot five times in the line of duty Sunday night:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Paramus Police Officer Rachel Morgan who remains in critical condition after being shot five times in a senseless act of gun violence. Officer Morgan and all of our police officers, firefighters, and first responders put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. In these difficult economic times, it is our duty as a community to provide them with our full support. I join everyone in New Jersey in offering the best wishes and prayers of a grateful community to Officer Morgan for a full and speedy recovery."

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