LeBron James, rest of sports world react to Las Vegas shooting that left 50 dead, 200 injured
In the wake of a mass shooting in Las Vegas that left at least 50 dead and 200 injured, athletes from around the sports world poured their hearts out to express their sadness for all those affected, and condemnation of the attack.
Pray for Vegas!! ♂️. What the hell is going on people!?!? My prayers sent to the heavens above for all the families pic.twitter.com/wDpwZ7g4Pz
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 2, 2017
Terrible news coming out of my hometown, praying for all affected by this horrific situation. My thoughts are … https://t.co/QQqnEqvqHe
— DeMarco Murray (@DeMarcoMurray) October 2, 2017
Prayers up for the victims & families of the Las Vegas Shooting! #PrayForVegas
— Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) October 2, 2017
Automatic & Semi-automatic weapons… Why do we need those in the USA? How many lives need to be lost in our country before we say enough
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) October 2, 2017
Praying for all of the families & victims in Vegas during this time. God help us. This is truly a sad day, we must come together in prayer
— Ray Lewis (@raylewis) October 2, 2017
Getting sick of waking up to a world that shows so much hate and anger. More love. Def more love for the innocent suffering in Las Vegas.
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) October 2, 2017
WHY is this horrible person allowed to have a gun? WHY. This has to stop. Why is it so easy for crazy people to have guns? I'm disgusted.
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) October 2, 2017
I have no words. Shaking watching the news. #PRAYERSFORVEGAS
We live in such a hateful world and it breaks my heart. THIS HAS TO STOP.— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) October 2, 2017
In disbelief over Vegas shooting. My heart and thoughts are with the injured and the families who are dealing with unimaginable loss.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) October 2, 2017
My god the videos from the shooters in Vegas. So many bullets. This is awful
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) October 2, 2017
I'm sick to my stomach on what's happenin in Vegas right now. My heart is with you. Prayin for your safety Vegas. Cowards kill the innocent.
— Gina Carano (@ginacarano) October 2, 2017
This could happen anywhere man….my heart is heavy
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) October 2, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this horrific incident. #PrayForVegas pic.twitter.com/OXxvjxfseR
— Chris Paul (@CP3) October 2, 2017
Heartbreaking to hear about the shooting in Vegas. Love will win. Love will win.
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) October 2, 2017
So much hate and evil. So sad. The World needs Jesus in a bad way.
Praying for all those affected in Vegas.
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) October 2, 2017
Vegas…We are with you!!!
— Jay Ajayi (@JayTrain23) October 2, 2017
Praying for everyone in Vegas!!
— Austin Rivers (@AustinRivers25) October 2, 2017
I can't understand the state of mind of some in today's world. It's seriously sickening. My prayers go out to Las Vegas at this time.
— Tobias Harris (@tobias31) October 2, 2017
Wow…can’t believe I just woke up and heard about the news in Las Vegas, praying for all the families and everyone out there this morning
— Denzel Valentine (@denzelvalentine) October 2, 2017
Prayers up for Las Vegas and everyone involved in this tragedy
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) October 2, 2017
Devastated news to wake up to. My heart goes out to everybody in Las Vegas!
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) October 2, 2017
What is happening in Vegas is horrifying. Please all Las Vegas friends, please be safe.
— Cody Decker (@Decker6) October 2, 2017
My heart cries out to the families that lost loved ones tonite in Vegas
— Brandon Coleman (@B_Cole16) October 2, 2017
So shocked and feeling for those involved in Las Vegas .. thoughts and prayers to all those involved.. so sad…
— Elliott Sadler (@Elliott_Sadler) October 2, 2017
My deepest condolences and prayers to the victims and all affected by the horrific shooting in Vegas. What terrible times we live in…
— Johnny Weir (@JohnnyGWeir) October 2, 2017
Sickening news to wake up to. Thoughts and prayers to all the victims and families affected in Vegas.
— TJ Oshie (@TJOshie77) October 2, 2017
Tennis star Laura Robson, who was at the concert during the shooting, confirmed she was safe on Twitter.
I'm okay. We were right there.. sounded like fireworks at first then everyone started running. Scary shit
— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) October 2, 2017
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