LAFAYETTE, La. (WGNO) – The mass shooting inside a Lafayette movie theater Thursday night sparked a large social media response. Many state and city officials turned to Twitter to express their sympathies.
Staying in constant contact w/ Lafayette Mayor Durel. City in shock still but rallying together. Pls keep up prayers for victims & families.
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) July 24, 2015
Wendy, the kids, & I join so many others in our continuing love & prayers for all of those affected by this horrible, senseless violence
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) July 24, 2015
As a community, we must serve as a source of strength and support for the victims' families in particular. #PrayersForLafayette
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) July 24, 2015
Please join Laura and I in praying for those in Lafayette right now.
— Bill Cassidy, M.D. (@BillCassidy) July 24, 2015
My deepest sympathies & prayers are w victims and families of those in Lafayette. Yet another heartbreaking & senseless act of violence.
— Mitch Landrieu (@MitchLandrieu) July 24, 2015