Celebrities react to Aurora, CO movie theater shooting through social media

The world is reacting to the Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting that left 12 dead and 59 hurt Friday.

The president and other leaders have expressed their thoughts by releasing statements while celebrities have turned to social media to share their voices.    

The following stars have given their reactions on their Twitter accounts:  

 

@jtimberlake (Justin Timberlake)

So saddened to hear of the tragic theatre shooting last night in Aurora, Colorado. Sending my prayers to the victims and their families.

@JessicaSimpson

Praying for the victims and families of those involved in the shooting in Colorado. My heart is broken. So awful. God Bless...

@Rihanna

Praying for all those people that died or were injured at the Dark Night Rises Premier. Rest in Peace.

@EvaLongoria

My heart goes out to all the people affected in the Aurora, CO shooting. May God be with that town and their families…

@kurt13warner

My heart goes out 2 families effected by tragedy in Denver! Why must the world have so much hate & violence? We need more Love & Jesus!

@JohnStamos

What devastating news to wake up to. My heart is with everyone involved in the Aurora #theatershooting. What the world needs now…

@MelissaEGilbert

Just sad news about shooting in Colo. Stunned and saddened. Prayers to all.

@Alyssa_Milano

No. Colorado shooting. My heart aches. Prayers for the victims and families.

@UncleRUSH (Russell Simmons)

Praying for the people of Aurora, Colorado.

@Paula_Deen

My heart and prayer go out to all the victims and families in Aurora, Colorado this morning

@lisarinna

My heart and prayers goes out to the people of Aurora colorado. Senseless violence and killing has to stop. Tragic.

@ErinAndrews

Thinking about everyone in Colorado

@KingJames (LeBron James)

So u telling me I can’t even feel safe at the movies now!!?? SMH. My prayers goes out to all the families involved in Aurora, Colorado.

@billyraycyrus

Oh no! Just woke up and turned on the news “14 dead 50 hurt in Batman movie shooting”. Praying for victims. So sorry and sad.