Lawmakers and politicians react to Las Vegas mass shooting
Oct 2, 2017, 8:02 AM | Updated: 5:58 pm
Las Vegas police respond during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Strip near Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
(Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
PHOENIX — Lawmakers, politicians and others reacted via Twitter on Monday morning to the shooting in Las Vegas that claimed the lives of at least 50 people.
Police said about 400 others were injured Sunday night in what was the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history.
One of the lives claimed was that of an off-duty police officer, and at least two other police officers were shot.
The shooting immediately drew reactions from government officials and others in the political world:
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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
Cindy & I are praying for the victims of the terrible #LasVegasShooting & their families. We appreciate the bravery of all first responders.
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) October 2, 2017
If you are trying to locate a loved one, please call: 1-866-535-5654. #LasVegasShooting
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) October 2, 2017
Awful, awful scene in Las Vegas. My heart goes out to the victims and their families
— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) October 2, 2017
Michelle & I are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families & everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 2, 2017
I am deeply saddened by last night's devastating shooting in Las Vegas. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.
— Martha McSally (@RepMcSally) October 2, 2017
Heartbroken & horrified by last night's tragic shooting in Las Vegas. Praying for the victims, their loved ones & 1st responders.
— Ruben Gallego (@RepRubenGallego) October 2, 2017
#LasVegas violence sends a tragic shock wave through every American & we grieve with the families who have experienced unimaginable loss. pic.twitter.com/WAEKUm7ooq
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) October 2, 2017
I am following the details of the horrific shooting that happened in Las Vegas. My heart breaks as I pray for victims and their families.
— Rep. Trent Franks (@RepTrentFranks) October 2, 2017
Heartbroken over the tragic, senseless violence. Our thoughts are with the victims, families, and everyone in Las Vegas.
— Kyrsten Sinema (@RepSinema) October 2, 2017
Last night's attack against innocent concert goers is heartbreaking. Pat and I are praying for the victims of this senseless, evil shooting.
— Rep. Tom O'Halleran (@RepOHalleran) October 2, 2017
We continue praying & thinking of the dedicated first responders, medical staff, & volunteers who are working tirelessly to save lives.
— Rep. Tom O'Halleran (@RepOHalleran) October 2, 2017
Horrific mass murder in Las Vegas. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and first responders. Phoenix is with you.
— Greg Stanton (@MayorStanton) October 2, 2017
Pray for Las Vegas
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) October 2, 2017
What a great pleasure to speak with our President @realDonaldTrump. Thank you for your phone call, your support and your prayers. #LVMPD pic.twitter.com/VEVYwogm2J
— Joseph Lombardo (@Sheriff_LVMPD) October 2, 2017
In a statement, Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone praised the first responders in the Las Vegas shooting, saying “law enforcement is tasked with the greatest challenge of all—to face these threats of violence, putting our own lives in harm’s way, in an effort to ensure the safety of others.”
“There are no words to give solace to the tragedy that occurred in Las Vegas last night, but our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected,” part of the statement read. “Law enforcement will continue to stand in the face of this danger while pursuing methods to mitigate and stop those intent on acts of violence from carrying out their hate.”
