VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Politicians, celebrities and more are releasing statements and offering condolences after 12 people were killed and four people were injured in a mass shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on Friday.
Many citizens and officials including President Trump are using social media to show their support and sentiments. Some are using the hashtag “#LoveforVB,” “#VBStrong” and “#VirginiaBeachStrong.”
Spoke to Virginia Governor @RalphNortham last night, and the Mayor and Vice Mayor of Virginia Beach this morning, to offer condolences to that great community. The Federal Government is there, and will be, for whatever they may need. God bless the families and all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 1, 2019
We are praying for our city, the lives that were lost, their families and everyone affected.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) May 31, 2019
We are resilient.
We will not only get through this but we’ll come out of this stronger than before we always do.#VIRGINIABEACH 🌍
#NorfolkVA extends our prayers and deepest sympathies to our @CityofVaBeach colleagues and friends.
— City of Norfolk, VA (@NorfolkVA) May 31, 2019
Our hearts go out to everyone in Virginia Beach today.
— City of Hampton (@cityofhampton) May 31, 2019
My deepest condolences and prayers go to the families of those who left home this morning, and will not return tonight, as well as those who have been injured in this tragedy. This is unspeakable, senseless violence.
— Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) June 1, 2019
My full statement here: https://t.co/Jnm8cZ9PqD
On behalf of Sheriff Clarke and the IOWSO family our prayers are with Virginia Beach and the courageous first responders who responded to today's tragic event.
— Lt. T. Potter (@iowso9) June 1, 2019
This is a very sad day to hear the tragic news coming out of Virginia Beach that 11 people have been killed in an awful shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. In addition 6 others have been injured.
— John Rowe (@JohnRoweMayor) June 1, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our sister city. #vabeachstrong
A message from Chesapeake Mayor Rick West: On behalf of the City of Chesapeake, I want to offer my sincere condolences to the victims of today's horrific event in Virginia Beach, as well as their families. (1/3)
— City of Chesapeake (@AboutChesapeake) June 1, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of today’s act of senseless violence and their families. This is a tragedy for Virginia Beach. Prayers to our first responders as well, as they witness firsthand the impacts of this horrific tragedy.
— Colin Stolle (@ColinStolle) June 1, 2019
Our thoughts are with our friends and family in Virginia Beach today. We are saddened by such a senseless tragedy. Today #WeAreVB.
— Chesapeake Public Schools (@cpschoolsva) June 1, 2019
Horror in Virginia Beach. Grieving with families of innocent victims and praying hard for those fighting for their lives. Thanks to law enforcement. Unimaginable pain tonight.
— Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) June 1, 2019
Our prayers are with @CityofVaBeach, @VBPD, and the families who lost a loved one in today’s tragedy. #LoveForVB
— Norfolk Police Dept (@NorfolkPD) June 1, 2019
Virginia Beach, our hearts are broken. We send you our love and prayers and our thoughts remain with everyone affected by today’s tragedy. 💔#LoveForVB pic.twitter.com/jHi7oGE1aL
— Newport News Police (@NewportNewsPD) June 1, 2019
We are stunned and deeply saddened by the tragic news coming out of Virginia Beach this evening. Our hearts go out to all Virginia Beach employees and City leaders and we send heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones. Stay strong Virginia Beach. #wearevabeach
— City of Williamsburg (@WilliamsburgGov) June 1, 2019
Our thoughts are with all those affected by today's tragedy in Virginia Beach. We grieve with the families and thank the first responders for their bravery. An extremely sad day for our area.
— Norfolk Tides (@NorfolkTides) May 31, 2019
Our thoughts are with the entire Virginia Beach community. https://t.co/MxrXZui7kG
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) June 1, 2019
Our thoughts are with our neighbors in @CityofVaBeach and our gratitude goes to the service members that put their lives on the line while assisting this terrible situation https://t.co/kOl3uRYqN6
— VisitNorfolk (@VisitNorfolkVA) May 31, 2019
@ODUPD sends our condolences for the victims and are praying for the survivors and all their families and friends. Prayers also for all of the brave First Responders, who are having to work this tragedy in Va. Beach.
— ODU Police Dept. (@ODUPD) May 31, 2019
The City of Newport News sends our condolences and prayers to our colleagues in Virginia Beach, the victims and their families during this heartbreaking tragedy. pic.twitter.com/CouCEO8wIJ
— City of Newport News (@CityofNN) May 31, 2019
#NorfolkVA extends our prayers and deepest sympathies to our @CityofVaBeach colleagues and friends.
— City of Norfolk, VA (@NorfolkVA) May 31, 2019
11 innocent lives cut down. 11 more futures denied. When will we finally say enough is enough? It’s long past time to hold our leaders accountable. Jill and I are heartbroken that more American families are suffering tonight in Virginia Beach.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 1, 2019
A statement from Superintendent Aaron Spence #LoveForVB pic.twitter.com/JixrwUKkcS
— vbschools (@vbschools) June 1, 2019
Our hearts are with the Virginia Beach City Government, the lives that were lost, their families and everyone affected.
— HamptonRoadsTransit (@gohrt_com) June 1, 2019
I am horrified by the tragic shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center this afternoon. Pray for the victims, pray for their family and friends, and pray for this senseless and tragic violence to end. May justice be swift for the perpetrator.
— Bill DeSteph (@BillDeSteph) May 31, 2019
We’ll continue to update this page as statements come in.
