Another tragic shooting rocked the United States on Thursday when five police officers were fatally shot in Dallas, Texas. The entire nation has been mourning this senseless loss of lives, and celebrities are no exceptions. Here are 16 reactions from celebs around the globe in response to the tragedy.
1. Kevin Hart
We can and will get thru this....I truly believe that LOVE Conquers all. We as people will do better!!!!! https://t.co/N9XfK8l3AC
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) July 8, 2016
2. Shonda Rimes
As someone with law enforcement in my family, I am just shaking. That does not equal this. Senseless. Horrific. Heartbreaking.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) July 8, 2016
3. John Legend
These Dallas shootings are horrific. Killing these officers is morally reprehensible and completely counterproductive to keeping us safe.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) July 8, 2016
4. Justin Bieber
Praying for everyone today. #love
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) July 8, 2016
5. Halle Berry
6. Hillary Clinton
I mourn for the officers shot while doing their sacred duty to protect peaceful protesters, for their families & all who serve with them. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 8, 2016
7. Cher
Goes Out 2Dallas Police Dept,THE BRAVE POLICEMEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
2 The Families & Friends Who
Will Mourn &Have 2Live Without Them— Cher (@cher) July 8, 2016
8. Oliva Wilde
Demanding respect for black lives is in no way inciting violence against police officers. Murder is madness. It is never the answer.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) July 8, 2016
9. Donald Trump
Prayers and condolences to all of the families who are so thoroughly devastated by the horrors we are all watching take place in our country
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 8, 2016
10. Lady Gaga
Stick together during this divided time. Be kind&compassionate to one another. Speak positively. Invision a peaceful future. #DallasProtest
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 8, 2016
11. Mandy Moore
The unending heartbreak on the news is just beyond devastating & infuriating. I'm at a total loss. #AltonSterling#PhilandoCastile#Dallas
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) July 8, 2016
12. Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Having trouble sleeping. Found this. #MLK#nonviolence#Dallaspic.twitter.com/qiyQ3owsVH
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) July 8, 2016
13. Demi Lovato
My heart hurts. God help us.
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) July 8, 2016
14. Rashida Jones
My heart hurts. Too much death. Too much hate. Hug your loved ones tight. Tell them that in the darkest times, we MUST love even harder.
— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) July 8, 2016
15. Lin-Manuel Miranda
Brent Thompson. 4 more officers dead, names still unreleased. More wounded.
Heartsick for Dallas this morning.— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 8, 2016
16. Christina Perri
praying for the families of the officers killed tonight in dallas. praying we stop trying to end hate with hate. only love can do that
— christina perri (@christinaperri) July 8, 2016
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victims. The gun-related violence plaguing the country only seems to be increasing, but hopefully this horrific event will help us prevent similar acts from happening in the future.