Stars Including Chris Pratt, Patricia Arquette And Mandy Moore Have Taken To Social Media To Express Their Shock Following The Horrific Church Shooting In Charleston, South Carolina On Wednesday Night (17jun15).
A gunman opened fire at a weekly Bible study session at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church on Wednesday, killing nine people, including the pastor. The police have branded the shooting "a hate crime" and officers are still hunting for the suspect.
Celebrities subsequently took to social media to share their reactions to the tragedy, including Arquette who wrote, "My heart goes out to those in Charleston - Praying they catch this monster", Pratt simply posted, "I'm praying #CharlestonShooting" while Moore added, "Prayers for the victims' families & entire community of #Charleston. When will anything be done to put an end to this cycle of violence?"
John Legend offered, "Charleston. My heart hurts", while Scandal star Kerry Washington added, "Prayers for #Charleston" and singer Solange Knowles, wrote, "My heart is truly with you to the folks who lost loved ones Charleston. My heart is truly with you, world."
Selma director Ava DuVernay encouraged her fans to give donations to the church, writing, "Emotional. Nine lives violently extinguished. Focusing my highest thoughts and donating directly to the church..." and Red Hot Chili Peppers star Flea vented his anger, adding, "Charleston shooting. You are kidding me. This is too much. Humans are an over rated species. Sick. God help us."
Kat Dennings, Ne-Yo, Sophia Bush, Chad Lowe, Darren Criss, Debra Messing and Ryan Adams also wrote messages.
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