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  • Philip Burn

The Salvation Army Responds to Active Shooter Incident in Santa Fe, TX

Galveston, Texas (May 18, 2018) - This morning, in response to an active shooter incident in Santa Fe, TX, The Salvation Army Galveston County immediately deployed a mobile kitchen to Santa Fe High School.  The Salvation Army is on-site providing water, food, and emotional and spiritual care to first responders. “Our hearts go out to all those who are suffering through this tragedy and we are here to help in any way we can,” said Captain Patrick Jones, Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army Galveston County.

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team in San Antonio is on standby and prepared to respond as needed. Four emotional and spiritual care (ESC) personal have been requested from Greater Houston Area Command to aid the hurting community, provide comfort and if needed, prayer.