How Twitter is responding to Las Vegas massacre

By Helena Oliviero

Oct 2, 2017

Las Vegas police are investigating a deadly mass shooting that erupted late Sunday near the Mandalay Bay Casino.

As the morning wore on, politicians, celebrities and people from around the country expressed sadness and horror over the appalling attacks.

My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2017

Members of Congress:

We don't need "thoughts and prayers", right now.

I have a priest for prayer. I have family and friends for thoughts.

We need legislation. We need action. We need you to do your damn jobs.

Anything otherwise is neither thoughtful nor prayerful.#LasVegas
— Charles Clymer

🏳️‍🌈 (@cmclymer) October 2, 2017

Heartbroken by the news out of Las Vegas.
Praying for those of us waiting for news from loved ones who went to hear live music on a Sunday.
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) October 2, 2017

Jason Aldean in first statement since Las Vegas shooting: "Tonight has been beyond horrific" https://t.co/bcimvWUsn6 pic.twitter.com/bzxSab7xYN
— The Hill (@thehill) October 2, 2017

Prayers to those impacted by the tragedy in Las Vegas. We share the pain of those who lost loved ones and offer hope to those recovering
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) October 2, 2017

I thought Sandy Hook would have been America’s wake up call. Sadness and prayers for all the victims of this...cont: https://t.co/c0Z7nbjjID
— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) October 2, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families in Las Vegas and those affected by this horrific act of violence.
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) October 2, 2017

Nita & I are shocked to awake to this most horrific and heinous violence in Las Vegas. Join us in praying for the victims and their families
— Casey Cagle (@CaseyCagle) October 2, 2017

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Heart aches for #LasVegas
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) October 2, 2017

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Pray for Vegas!!

🤦🏾‍♂️. What the hell is going on people!?!? My prayers sent to the heavens above for all the families 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/wDpwZ7g4Pz— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 2, 2017