The Louisiana shooting that took place during a Thursday-evening screening of "Trainwreck" and killed two moviegoers has provoked an outpouring of sympathy and other reactions from citizens, celebrities, lawmakers, and more.
At a press conference Friday morning, Police Chief Jim Craft said "drifter" John Russel Houser, 59 — who lived in a local hotel — fired at least 13 rounds inside of Lafayette's Grand Theater, killing Mayci Breaux, 21, and Jillian Johnson, 33. Houser then shot and killed himself in the theater after encountering police,
CNN reported.
Gathered below are some reactions to the news.
Comedian Amy Schumer, star of "Trainwreck," offered her condolences late Thursday night.
Louisiana Gov. and presidential candidate Bobby Jindal expressed sympathy for the victims' families, and thanked first responders.
Reporter Amanda McElfresh, of Lafayette's The Daily Advertiser newspaper, gave status updates and information about those injured in the shooting.
Lafayette-based KATC TV reported Alex Labat highlighted the memory of one of the victims.
State Rep. Stephen Ortego of Carencro, Louisiana, also remembered the victims.
CNN spoke to theater-goers.
Former CNN host Piers Morgan suggested that Jindal and the NRA deserve blame for the shooting.
Civil rights activist of We The Protesters DeRay Mckesson expressed concern about the shooter's race.
"Sister, Sister" actress Tamera Mowry-Housley decried the violence.
Comedian and "King of Queens" actor Patton Oswalt asked people to remember the victims first.
Jenna Fischer, the actress who played Pam on "The Office," made a plea.
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