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Letter carrier Mary Granados killed in Odessa, Texas

Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, released the following statement today, Sept. 1, about the death of letter carrier Mary Granados in Odessa, Texas.

"We are deeply saddened by the senseless murder of Odessa, TX Branch 3964 letter carrier Mary Granados, 29. We send our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers to Mary's family, loved ones, friends and co-workers.  She was doing the job she loved and was serving the public when she was shot and her postal vehicle hijacked in Saturday's shooting rampage. Our thoughts are with sister Granados and with all the victims of this tragic event."