Yahoo News Chelsea Clinton, Donald Trump, Amy Schumer, Celine Dion, the Kardashians and more react to Vegas massacre
The national tragedy that has rocked the United States this morning has sparked a huge outpouring of grief after 50 people were killed and over 200 more injured at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Chelsea Clinton, Celine Dion, the Kardashians, Donald Trump, Sam Smith, and more stars have reached out on social media and expressed their horror at the news that unfolded on Monday (Oct 2).
Singer Jake Owen was performing when the massacre took place and tweeted the events as they unfolded, with the country star’s messages providing insight into the confusion in the moments after the gunfire started.
Donald Trump has now tweeted ‘God Bless You’ to and sent his ‘warmest condolences’ to the victims, amid calls for stricter gun laws in the US.
Gun shots were ringing off of the stage rigging and road cases. No one knew where to go..thank you LVPD and responders for keeping us safe
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) October 2, 2017
Las Vegas & all who lost loved ones in last night's horrifying attack are in my heart & prayers. Thank you to the courageous 1st responders.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) October 2, 2017
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
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Praying for all the innocent victims and their families in Las Vegas – Céline xx… #LasVegas
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) October 2, 2017
While other music industry stars posted warnings to their millions of followers to ‘take cover’ as the carnage unfolded on the Las Vegas Strip.
Please, if you are in Las Vegas, take cover there are multiple shooters on the loose, twenty people are dead. Find cover and hide.
— sia (@Sia) October 2, 2017
Active shooter in Las Vegas! City on lock down!!!!!!
— Drake Bell (@DrakeBell) October 2, 2017
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Horrifying scenes in Las Vegas. My heart and soul is with all the victims & their families and friends. Everybody please stay safe.
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) October 2, 2017
I can't believe this!! The deadliest mass shooting in US history! My sincerest condolences to everybody there! My prayers are with you!
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) October 2, 2017
Good Lord. Praying for the people in Las Vegas. The dead, the wounded the terrified and for our country.
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) October 2, 2017
CNN reports that a single shooter, who has been identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, was positioned in a hotel room and shooting from above the crowd gathered outside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino at Las Vegas Village.
He has been killed and Police have also identified a woman who was traveling with Paddock and is believed to be an accomplice in the shooting.
