In the same state as another shooting occurred just the day before, 50 people have been killed at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida after a gunman opened fire.
The shooting occurred at a LGBT nightclub, Pulse Orlando, and the shooter, Omar Mateen, shot and killed 50 people before police were able to return fire and kill him. 53 people have been wounded. In the wake of the double tragedy, in which singer Christina Grimmie died June 11 after being gunned down after a concert, social media has been abuzz with comments and messages of condolences.
As the shooting occurred, the nightclub’s social media page told everyone to “get out of pulse and keep running.”
Actor Kevin McHale posted on Instagram, telling everyone his “heart aches for the families and friends of everyone involved.”
Singer Adam Lambert posted, “My thoughts and prayers are w my brothers and sisters who were at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub. RIP to those who lost their lives.”
My thoughts and prayers are w my brothers and sisters who were at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub. RIP to those who lost their lives.
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) June 12, 2016
My deepest sympathies with the people of Orlando and the LGBT community that was targeted.
— Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) June 12, 2016
John Legend also shared his condolences and thoughts in the wake of the shooting.
Horrified by the mass shooting in Orlando. When will we do something to prevent these killing sprees?
— John Legend (@johnlegend) June 12, 2016
Sending thoughts to everyone affected in Orlando. What a devastating evening xxx
— Rose McIver (@imrosemciver) June 12, 2016
Please, no more shooting.
— John Cho (@JohnTheCho) June 12, 2016
The shooting occurred past midnight June 12 at the nightclub. Investigation is currently underway into the motive for the attack.
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