Washington: More than 50 people were killed and more than 200 were wounded after a gunman open fired at a music concert outside a famous casino in Las Vegas. As per reports, a local Stephen Paddock gave birth to the incident for reasons best known to him.
The attack was condemned by many across the world. Below are the reactions.
Donald Trump: My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!
Ted Cruz– Lifting up in prayer all impacted by last night’s despicable shooting in Las Vegas & all 1st responders on the scene.
Marco Rubio– US Senator for Florida: I’m praying for all the victims, their families, and our first responders in the #LasVegas #MandalayBay shooting.
Rand Paul: Praying for the victims and first responders in Las Vegas and our country right now. This shooting was a horrible and cowardly act.
Praying for those of us waiting for news from loved ones who went to hear live music on a Sunda, penned American actor Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Actor Christian Navarro-” I woke up to news of the shooting in Las Vegas. My heart hurts. Tired of sending prayers, I want to see change.”
Actress Bex-Taylor Claus– “The worst mass shooting in US history occurred in Las Vegas. A white man opened fire on a music festival. Call it what it is. Terrorism.”
Norm Kelly, Toronto city Councilor– Horrific news out of Las Vegas. My condolences to all those affected.
Masi Oka- Japanese American actor- People killed in Marseille, Edmonton, and Las Vegas all on the same day. Stop the hate. Spread the love. One world. #PrayForTheWorld
Political Scientist Ian Bremmer penned- Too much untreated mental illness. Too much military weaponry. Too much political division to address. Prayers for Las Vegas.
Singer Cole Swindell wrote: o words..wish it was a bad dream. So heartbreaking waking up to this news. Prayers for everyone involved in the Las Vegas shooting.
Eric Schneiderman- American Politician– Horrified by the shooting in Las Vegas. I am praying for the families of the victims and for all those recovering.
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