ATLANTA – State Representative Devan Seabaugh (R-Marietta) issued the following statement today in response to the fatal shooting of a Kennesaw State University student on campus on Saturday, May 18, 2024:
“I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic incident that occurred on the campus of our local university resulting in the loss of one of our students. I extend my condolences to the victims, family, friends and the entire Kennesaw State University community. I commend KSU president, Kathy Schwaig and her staff, along with the swift and collaborative response of the Kennesaw State University police and the Cobb County Police Department. Their professionalism and teamwork were instrumental in ensuring the safety of those remaining on campus and in quickly apprehending the suspect. The state of Georgia is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our school campuses, and we will continue to be vigilant to do everything we can to prevent such acts of violence in the future.”
*Editor’s note: a headshot of Rep. Devan Seabaugh is attached.
Representative Devan Seabaugh represents the citizens of District 34, which includes portions of Cobb County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2021 and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Industry & Labor Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health. He also serves on the Code Revision, Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public Health and Transportation committees.
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