Virginia, and the nation as a whole, are in a state of mourning today after WDBJ7 reporter Alison Parker and WDBJ7 photographer Adam Ward were killed while conducting a live interview around 6:45 a.m. today. Vester Flanagan , a disgruntled former employee at the station, is believed to have pulled the trigger before turning a gun on himself. In response to the tragedy, celebrities from across all industries have reacted in shock, horror and disgust on Twitter: Sophia Bush : Shocked and horrified by the news coming out of Virginia… To murder people and then live tweet about it?? It’s sick. Hillary Clinton : Heartbroken and angry. We must act to stop gun violence, and we cannot wait any longer. Praying for the victims’ families in Virginia. Dr. Oz : My thoughts and prayers are with everyone at @WDBJ7 as well as the families of Alison Parker and Adam Ward. Such a terrible tragedy. Darren Criss : Don’t know what to say. I’m just sick to my stomach and so, so sad. Nothing to do but hold on to each other and pray for something better. Ellen DeGeneres : My heart goes out to the two journalists who were shot in Virginia this morning. My show airs on @WDBJ7 every day. Sending love to you all. Gabrielle Giffords : Horrified to hear that 2 young journalists were shot & killed doing the job they loved. Praying for the #WDBJ family. Ricky Gervais : Shocked by the insanity of the Virginia shooting. My thoughts are with the loved ones and I hope we will find a solution to this madness. Reggie Bush : Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of the reporter and cameraman in Virginia shooting. Brad Paisley : Shocked and saddened by the events in Virginia today. Prayers for everyone involved, and deepest sympathy. View Slideshow: Celebrities We Lost in 2015
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WDBJ7 Shooting: Celebrities Mourn, React on Twitter
