Gov. Matt Blunt today issued the following statement on the deadly church shooting in Neosho. “This is a terrible tragedy which was made worse by the fact that it happened in a peaceful place of faith and worship. I have directed state public safety officials to do whatever is needed to assist local law enforcement at the crime scene and in the investigation into the shooting. Melanie and I offer our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of the victims as well as the community of Neosho and everyone who is mourning this tragedy.”