'Texas won't tolerate police targeting': Gov. Greg Abbott releases a statement on San Antonio officer killing

Jacob B. | 4:46 PM on November 20, 2016

Texas Governor Greg Abbott responds to the targeting and killing of a San Antonio police officer Sunday morning.

Our condolences are with family of this slain San Antonio police officer. Texas won't tolerate police targeting. https://t.co/xM2fAY6yic

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) November 20, 2016

Here is the text of Gov. Abbott’s statement:

“Cecilia and I extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and harshly condemn this horrific act of violence. We ask that all Texans join us in praying for the officer’s loved ones as they deal with the aftermath of this unimaginable tragedy. Attacks against law enforcement officers will not be tolerated in Texas and must be met with swift justice, which is why I look forward to signing my Police Protection Act into law – making targeted attacks against law enforcement a hate crime. “