WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) issued the following statement on the death of a Mandeville police officer today:

“It’s heartbreaking when a law enforcement officer dies in the line of duty keeping us safe.  St. Tammany is my home parish, and I know the city of Mandeville is hurting today.  The loss of a police officer hurts all of us.  God bless our law enforcement officers.  You awe us with your bravery and sacrifice every single day.”

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