What people are saying about the Sutherland Springs church shooting

Statement on shooting in Sutherland Springs, TX. pic.twitter.com/ffUbQgYdWD

— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) November 5, 2017

Our prayers are with all who were harmed by this evil act. Our thanks to law enforcement for their response. More details from DPS soon. https://t.co/KMCRmOPkiM

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) November 5, 2017

Canadians send their condolences to those affected by today's tragic church shooting in Texas - we wish a full recovery to the injured.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 5, 2017

Everyone in #SutherlandSprings just lost a friend, neighbor, or family member... I love small town Texas and Millions of US are here for you

— Nate Boyer (@NateBoyer37) November 5, 2017

Reports out of Texas are devastating. The people of Sutherland Springs need our prayers right now.

— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) November 5, 2017

Keeping all harmed in Sutherland Springs in our prayers and grateful for our brave first responders on the scene.

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 5, 2017

News from Sutherland Springs, Texas, is heartbreaking. There's a sickness among us that we inflict such horrific violence upon each other.

— Evan McMullin (@Evan_McMullin) November 5, 2017

May God be w/ the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The FBI & law enforcement are on the scene. I am monitoring the situation from Japan.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2017

In case you feel like doing something more than #ThoughtsAndPrayers, there's an election on Tuesday. https://t.co/ltbh5TwSgt

— Kal Penn (@kalpenn) November 5, 2017

The mass shooting at a church near San Antonio today is a tragedy that leaves all Texans with grieving hearts. #SutherlandSpringsShooting

— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) November 5, 2017

This is heartbreaking. Please join us in praying for all involved. https://t.co/vRSTjA9oTK

— Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) November 5, 2017

Prayers for the victims and their families in the Sutherland Springs mass shooting today.

— Chief Brian Manley (@chief_manley) November 5, 2017

Sutherland Springs has ~640 people. If the death toll (27) remains unchanged, that means approx. 4% of the community is gone. Just like that

— Taylor Maycan (@TaylorMaycan) November 5, 2017

My heart goes out to Sutherland Springs...

But after 85 people were murdered in less than 40 days...

We need to bring up gun control.

— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) November 5, 2017

To ppl offering their “thoughts and prayers” to Sutherland Springs, Texas but still don’t think we need #GunControl, read James 2:14-26

— Ainsley (@ainsleyyy_b) November 5, 2017

Sutherland Springs is my hometown.. this is so scary & heartbreaking.

— marahia 🐥 (@estrada5marahia) November 5, 2017

Broken hearted for the tight knit community of Sutherland Springs, TX, on the senseless loss of life. Feeling sorrow & anger at this news.

— Ev Mueller (Lozada) (@EveMue) November 5, 2017

With our greatest sorrow and compassion. Las Vegas stands with you with our hearts broken and ready to help in anyway we can. #SutherlandSprings

— Carolyn G. Goodman (@mayoroflasvegas) November 5, 2017