congressman pat harrigan addresses catawba county tragedy and defense concerns

congressman pat harrigan addresses catawba county tragedy and defense concerns
Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District — Wikipedia
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Congressman Pat Harrigan recently addressed a series of events and issues through his social media platform. His tweets reflect both his immediate response to a local tragedy and his views on national defense capabilities.

On June 1, 2025, Congressman Harrigan acknowledged a tragic shooting in Catawba County. He stated, “I’m aware of the tragic shooting that occurred early this morning in Catawba County.” He mentioned that his office has been in contact with Sheriff Brown and local authorities, expressing readiness to support law enforcement and affected families.

Later the same day, Harrigan expressed personal condolences alongside someone named Rocky. In his tweet, he said, “Rocky and I are heartbroken by what happened in Catawba County this morning and are keeping the victims, their families, and the whole community in our prayers.” He also expressed gratitude towards law enforcement officers for their prompt response.

On June 2, 2025, Congressman Harrigan shifted focus to military capabilities involving drone technology. He tweeted about the strategic importance of drones by stating, “As I’ve said before, this is a capability the United States must have.” Highlighting their potential impact in unconventional warfare and emphasizing the necessity for preparedness against such threats if used against the United States.

Additional information for Step 3: The shooting referred to by Congressman Pat Harrigan involved multiple casualties at a local event. Law enforcement agencies were actively investigating the incident.



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