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Chester City Council cancels May 20 meeting after mass shooting; members offer condolences
Summary
The Chester City Council postponed its May 20 meeting after an executive session addressing a mass shooting in the city. Council members visited the scene and the hospital, offered condolences and said the meeting will be rescheduled with public notice.
The Chester City Council canceled its May 20 meeting after an executive session, citing a mass shooting in the city, and council members used the public portion to express condolences and coordinate support for victims and first responders.
Council members said the decision followed widespread attention to the incident, including calls from the White House and state senators. They said many council members went to the shooting scene and to the hospital; the council said the meeting will be rescheduled with public notice, most likely next week.
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