In the wake of the Oakland school shooting, celebrities took to Twitter to express their condolences to the victims and their families and offer thoughts and prayers.
A former student shot and killed seven people at Oikos University, a tiny Christian college, yesterday, shocking the nation. Some of the most notable tweets:
– “Sending out my prayers for those involved in the classroom shooting at OIKOS University in Oakland, CA. All we need is LOVE” – Khloe Kardashian Odom.
– “My prayers go out to those involved in the shooting” – Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria.
– “7 dead, 3 injured, suspect caught in college shooting … Heartbreak. Pls Pray #NOW.” – Model/mogul Kathy Ireland.
– “Sad for the people killed today in Oakland, CA. I will never understand why people go on these rampages. It’s horrific” – Country singer Chely Wright.
– “To the students and families of those affected by the Oikos Christian University shooting, you are all in my prayers tonight. Sick, sick world …” – Travel Channel personality Adam Richman.
– “Praying for Oakland.” – MC Hammer.