Education Secretary Betsy DeVos condemned the deadly Friday shooting spree at a Texas high school, CNN is reporting.
"My heart is heavy from watching the horrific events that unfolded at Santa Fe High School today," DeVos said.
"My prayers are with each student, parent, educator and first responder impacted. Our schools must be safe and nurturing environments for learning. No student should have to experience the trauma suffered by so many today and in similar events prior. We simply cannot allow this trend to continue."
She called for people to unite and deal with the issues surrounding the shootings.
"Our nation must come together and address the underlying issues that lead to such tragic and senseless loss of life," she said.
As many as 10 people were killed at Santa Fe High School outside of Houston on Friday. Authorities arrested one person and took another individual into custody as a person of interest.
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