Authorities say at least 26 people, including 20 children, were killed Friday when a gunman opened fire inside a Connecticut elementary school.
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After the news broke, Twitter erupted with people expressing their shock and sadness over this horrible tragedy, with #PrayForNewtown, #Newtown and #CTshooting among the top trending topics on the social network.
My heart is so heavy right now as I think of these innocent children, teachers, their families and community.....
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) December 14, 2012
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— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) December 15, 2012
I am absolutely devastated.My prayers and my heart go out to those parents and families affected by this tragedy. I know words aren't enough
— P!nk (@Pink) December 14, 2012
This sums up how I feel today. ellen.tv/UGLxVn
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 14, 2012
heard about what happened in CT, my prayers go out to all those suffering in this tragedy. it'ss just wrong. Everyone please pray for them.
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) December 14, 2012
I'm heartsick about the senseless tragedy in CT and praying for the families of the children and teachers who lost their lives. Unthinkable.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) December 15, 2012
my heart goes out deeply to the people of Newtown, Connecticut
— ke$ha(@keshasuxx) December 14, 2012
My heart is with the children and families of Connecticut today... #PrayForNewton
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) December 14, 2012
Why does this happen? Why do bad things happen to such good people... Especially young ones. Sendingblessings to CT.
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) December 14, 2012
I want to send prayers out to the families of those killed today at #SandyHookElementary #CT
— TEFLON DON (@rickyrozay) December 14, 2012
This school shooting is horrible news...so heartbreaking. I don't understand what compels someone to do that.
— Skylar Grey (@SkylarGrey) December 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and everyone affected in Connecticut. #newtown
— Lady Antebellum (@ladyantebellum) December 14, 2012
God have mercy!!!! No one deserves this! Praying for the families of the victims of the Connecticut shooting!! What a Christmas it will be
— Rihanna (@rihanna) December 14, 2012
The killing of defenseless people and innocent children. I'm sad and sickened. This is why we all should be prepared to defend and guard.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) December 14, 2012
Stand strong and stand united everyone... We are Americans and we are better than this. What a sad sad disgusting day this is...
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) December 14, 2012
These kids come to school to learn, never expecting this tragedy to happen. They didn't deserve this. Praying for everyone involved!
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) December 14, 2012
My heart goes out to the parents & children of Sandy Hook Elementary School #PrayForNewton
— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) December 14, 2012
At a loss for words. We can only pray.
— Trey Songz (@TreySongz) December 14, 2012
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families, kids and teachers at the Connecticut school shooting - this insanity, this EVIL has to end
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) December 14, 2012
I just heard about the school shooting in Connecticut. Seriously breaks my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved. ❤
— Megan Mace (@officialMegann) December 14, 2012
Oh my lord. Just turned on the news, I've been on a technology free bike ride. My heart is crushed with the news of this shooting.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) December 14, 2012
Sending energy to the families who are suffering this horrible tragedy...
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) December 14, 2012
