by: Mario Sevilla, KRON
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by: Mario Sevilla, KRON
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ORLANDO (MEDIA GENERAL) – Social media is reacting to the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
Fifty people were killed and 53 more injured in a shooting early Sunday morning at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
#PrayForFlorida and #PrayForOrlando were among the trending hashtags on Twitter.
A moment of silence for the lives lost and those affected by the tragedy in Orlando. pic.twitter.com/gSQtn8d1T4– Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) June 12, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the friends, family and loved ones affected by the tragedy in Orlando. pic.twitter.com/SerwhWCveT– Houston Astros (@astros) June 12, 2016
My prayers are with the victims’ families & all those affected by the shooting in Orlando. We will devote every resource available to assist- Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) June 12, 2016
Our prayers are with those injured and killed early this morning in horrifying act of terror in Orlando.- Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 12, 2016
Words cannot express the horror, pain, and sadness that we feel about this terrible loss. #PrayForOrlando– Rep. Alan Grayson (@AlanGrayson) June 12, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers remain with @CityofOrlando @OrangeCoFL in the aftermath of this morning’s tragic attack. https://t.co/Ik6JPD1FZw– Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) June 12, 2016
Brian Reagan, a manager at Pulse, called the shooting “unthinkable,” saying it “cannot be real.”
Sports teams and celebrities were also quick to comment on the tragedy and offer condolences.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends affected by this morning’s tragedy in Orlando. pic.twitter.com/BGnyscrzI6– Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 12, 2016
We stand with you, Orlando.- Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) June 12, 2016
Our thoughts and condolences are with everyone affected by the horrible events that occurred in our neighboring community Orlando- Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) June 12, 2016
Just heard about the shooting at the gay club in Orlando. What can we do? Hard to even find words right now. #PrayForOrlando #Pulse– Perez (@ThePerezHilton) June 12, 2016
Sobbing.- Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) June 12, 2016
Heartbroken about the shooting in Orlando. My prayers and thoughts are with you all in America. I pray for this world to change!- Boy George (@BoyGeorge) June 12, 2016
I’m heartbroken for the victims, for Orlando, for the LGBT community, for our country. When does it end?- josh groban (@joshgroban) June 12, 2016
“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
1 John 4:11 NIV 💔 #PrayForOrlando– Hillary Scott (@HillaryScottLA) June 12, 2016