The Phillies issue the following statement in regards to yesterday's shooting in Arizona and the death of Christina Taylor Green, granddaughter of Dallas Green:

"The Phillies organization expresses our heartfelt condolences to Dallas and Sylvia and the entire Green family on the senseless, tragic loss of Christina's life. She was a talented young girl with a bright promising future. Her untimely death weighs heavily on our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected by yesterday's horrific shooting."

David Montgomery
Phillies President

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