Hollywood stars and politicians took to social media Thursday to express their shock and sadness over a mass shooting at the Umpqua Community College in Oregon that has reportedly left at least 10 dead and 20 wounded. Oregon Governor Kate Brown confirmed that the gunman was a 20-year-old male, and he is now dead.
“While U.S. has 5% of the world’s population, it saw 31% of public mass shootings,” “Zero Dark Thirty” actress Jessica Chastain tweeted.
E! News host Maria Menounos also weighed in on the tragedy, writing, “Why can’t we fix this?!!”
Read more reactions below.
While U.S. has 5% of the world’s population, it saw 31% of public mass shootings #UCCShooting
– Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) October 1, 2015
It’s with a heavy heart that we all pray for those killed or injured in Oregon today. #UCCShooting — George E. Pataki (@GovernorPataki) October 1, 2015
Today we send thoughts & prayers to #UCCShooting victims & families. Tmrw we must find a way – regardless of politics – to end the violence. – Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) October 1, 2015
Oh my god, Oregon State. When will this stop? This is madness. We must stop the NRA & its choke … https://t.co/0iJOViyOSm – rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 1, 2015
Anyone who says they need a gun, doesn’t. Take them all away. No more guns. #UCCShooting – Lucas Neff (@RealLucasNeff) October 1, 2015
Another school shooting…this is awful. Why can’t we fix this?!! Prayers to all involved! Ugh so sad !! #UCCShooting — maria menounos (@mariamenounos) October 1, 2015
This shooting in Oregon is pathetic and abhorrent. My heart goes out. It’s such a useless tragedy. – Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 1, 2015
Prayers up and condolences out to the victims & their families. #UCCshooting – Liz Hernandez (@LizHernandez) October 1, 2015
#oregon – More gun violence! While our political players debate bullshit. The “big wall, with a very beautiful door in it”. #letstalkguns – Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) October 1, 2015
Our hearts go out to the victims of the #UCCShooting, all the way from here in New Zealand. — Maroon 5 (@maroon5) October 1, 2015
#UCCShooting – thoughts and prayers are with u #UCC . Sometimes there aren’t words… Just know you aren’t alone. We’re all here with you. — Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) October 1, 2015
