Reese Witherspoon, John Legend and More React to Dayton, Ohio, Shooting
Hollywood is speaking out following the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio.
Nine people were killed and 27 were injured in the attack early Sunday morning, according to CBS News. The shooting marked the second in less than 24 hours, after 20 lives were claimed in El Paso, Texas. The Dayton, Ohio, shooter was shot to death by responding officers.
Stars like Reese Witherspoon, John Legend and more took to social media to react to the news and call for change to current gun laws.
"Woke up to the news of #DaytonOH shooting. This senseless loss of life is unbearable. When will our US representatives give the people of this country the common sense gun laws we are all demanding? I’m calling my congressman. Again. @Everytown," Witherspoon wrote.
Woke up to the news of #DaytonOH shooting. This senseless loss of life is unbearable. When will our US representatives give the people of this country the common sense gun laws we are all demanding? I’m calling my congressman. Again. @Everytown
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) August 4, 2019
Legend, meanwhile, tweeted: "My heart aches for El Paso and Dayton. Our nation is experiencing these traumas far too often and we need our leaders to take urgent action: take these weapons of war off the street and fight the evil ideology of white nationalism that motivates many of these terrorists."
My heart aches for El Paso and Dayton. Our nation is experiencing these traumas far too often and we need our leaders to take urgent action: take these weapons of war off the street and fight the evil ideology of white nationalism that motivates many of these terrorists.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 4, 2019
"When we condemn the racist venom coming from the President's mouth and point out the bigotry of his policies, it's not an academic question, it's not a political game, it's about life and death. The President regularly inspires killers. He is a part of the problem," the singer added.
When we condemn the racist venom coming from the President's mouth and point out the bigotry of his policies, it's not an academic question, it's not a political game, it's about life and death. The President regularly inspires killers. He is a part of the problem
— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 4, 2019
President Donald Trump shared via Twitter: "The FBI, local and state law enforcement are working together in El Paso and in Dayton, Ohio. Information is rapidly being accumulated in Dayton. Much has already be learned in El Paso. Law enforcement was very rapid in both instances. Updates will be given throughout the day!"
The FBI, local and state law enforcement are working together in El Paso and in Dayton, Ohio. Information is rapidly being accumulated in Dayton. Much has already be learned in El Paso. Law enforcement was very rapid in both instances. Updates will be given throughout the day!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 4, 2019
"God bless the people of El Paso Texas. God bless the people of Dayton, Ohio," he wrote soon after.
God bless the people of El Paso Texas. God bless the people of Dayton, Ohio.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 4, 2019
See more reactions below:
Went to bed feeling sick for El Paso and woke up feeling sick for Dayton. To every person affected personally by these two acts of hate, I am just so, so sorry. But sorry isn’t good enough. We have to do better. Now.
— Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) August 4, 2019
This doesn’t include Dayton because it was posted a whole 6 hours ago.
My heart. https://t.co/OfxzROMrd6— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) August 4, 2019
Just got off the phone w/ fam in Dayton... it was a close call for them but that’s not the case for 9 other families
between this & the terrorist attack in El Paso & recent other shootings I feel completely helpless.. make noise & bring awareness.. vote.. don’t normalize this— |L I Z Z O| (@lizzo) August 4, 2019
First El Paso now Dayton....😔 my heart hurts when will this end?
— Brielle Biermann (@BrielleZolciak) August 4, 2019
What will it take? Honestly, what will it take?#ElPaso#Dayton
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) August 4, 2019
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