Country Stars React to Thousand Oaks Shooting
On Wednesday night, Nov. 7, 12 people were killed after a gunman opened fire in a bar in Southern [...]
On Wednesday night, Nov. 7, 12 people were killed after a gunman opened fire in a bar in Southern California that was hosting a college night, 11 bar patrons and one police deputy.
A total of 25 others were injured and the suspected gunman also died due to what is being presumed a suicide, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
In the wake of the tragedy, several country stars have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts, with many offering their condolences to the victims.
Morgan Wallen wrote, "It's a cold, cold world sometimes I swear. Praying for Thousand Oaks, California this morning."
It’s a cold, cold world sometimes I swear. Praying for Thousand Oaks, California this morning.
— morgan wallen (@MorganCWallen) November 8, 2018
"Waking up in NYC to the terrible news in California that 12 were killed in a country bar last night," John Rich tweeted. "1 officer killed in the line of duty as he ran toward the shooter to save lives. Join me in asking the Holy Spirit to pull those families close this morning."
Waking up in NYC to the terrible news in California that 12 were killed in a country bar last night. 1 officer killed in the line of duty as he ran toward the shooter to save lives. Join me in asking the Holy Spirit to pull those families close this morning. #Californiashooting
— John Rich (@johnrich) November 8, 2018
Kelsea Ballerini shared on her Instagram Story that her "heart is broken."
"My heart goes out to the victims and their families," shared Margo Price.
13 shot dead in a California bar. This is why I wear this pin. My heart goes out to the victims and their families #whenwillitstop #wecanendgunviolence @Everytown //t.co/AybQi0qJvL
— Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) November 8, 2018
Charlie Daniels honored, Ron Helus, the deputy who was shot and killed, writing that Helus "died in the act of protecting and serving, as so many of his brothers and sisters have before him."
Another Blue Knight was lost last night. He died in the act of protecting and serving, as so many of his brothers and sisters have before him.
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) November 8, 2018
Sgt. Ron Helus, you died saving lives
There is no higher calling
Rest In Peace
Sincere condolences to the family and coworkers
Radio personality Bobby Bones wrote, "So sad. Hate that people are living this . And hate that people are waking up to see this."
So sad. Hate that people are living this . And hate that people are waking up to see this //t.co/olDl2x1MgL
— Bobby Bones (@mrBobbyBones) November 8, 2018
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