Warriors advocate for 'sensible gun laws' before Game 5 in response to Texas school shooting tragedy

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The Golden State Warriors were the latest sports team to encourage fans to support "sensible gun laws" Thursday night in the wake of the Texas school shooting. 

Before the start of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals at Chase Center, the public address announcer asked fans to participate in a moment of silence for the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting who were tragically killed this week when an 18-year-old gunman entered the campus and opened fire. 

The Golden State Warriors stand for a moment of silence before a game against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Western Conference finals May 24, 2022, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

"Ladies and gentlemen, we ask those who are able to please stand and remove your hats as we remember the 21 victims — 19 children and two adults — who were tragically killed as they went about their day at Robb Elementry School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, the latest in a series of senseless gun violence across America," the announcer said. 

"Words cannot adequately describe the pain and anguish the families and friends of each of those innocent children and adults are experiencing at this moment and the huge hole it leaves in the hearts of our entire country. We grieve with everyone today during this time of healing." 

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The announcement provided the crowd website addresses to "learn more about how you can support sensible gun laws in America" and encouraged fans to get out and vote. "Change starts at the ballot box." 

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