Another senseless shooting has left 12 people dead, including sheriff’s deputy Sgt. Ron Helus, after a lone gunman opened fire at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif., on Nov. 7.
Many country stars, including Loretta Lynn, Charlie Daniels, John Rich, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown and more, sent out their thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families.
Due to the tragic events in the #CaliforniaBarShooting I will be postponing my press run in NYC so we can all focus on the situation at hand. I’m heart broken for those who were killed or injured, and their families and friends in California.
— John Rich (@johnrich) November 8, 2018
Waking up in NYC to the terrible news in California that 12 were killed in a country bar last night. 1 officer killed in the line of duty as he ran toward the shooter to save lives. Join me in asking the Holy Spirit to pull those families close this morning. #Californiashooting
— John Rich (@johnrich) November 8, 2018
Just seeing the news of the shooting in Thousand Oaks last night. I am heart broken for the victims and their families. This one hits way too close to home. My heart is with everyone effected by this horrible tragedy. #ThousandOaks #BorderLineShooting
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) November 8, 2018
Another Blue Knight was lost last night. He died in the act of protecting and serving, as so many of his brothers and sisters have before him.
Sgt. Ron Helus, you died saving lives
There is no higher calling
Rest In Peace
Sincere condolences to the family and coworkers— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) November 8, 2018
It’s a cold, cold world sometimes I swear. Praying for Thousand Oaks, California this morning.
— morgan wallen (@MorganCWallen) November 8, 2018
My heart is broken waking up to the Borderline news. Another instance where people get together to have fun, ruined by a senseless act of violence. 😔
— Cassadee Pope (@CassadeePope) November 8, 2018
Sending prayers and love to everyone in Thousand Oaks, CA today. Absolutely heartbroken thinking of all those sweet souls just trying to listen and dance to country music. Hug your loved ones tight.
— Maddie & Tae (@MaddieandTae) November 8, 2018
Heartbreaking news out of CA this morning. Praying for the victims, and sending big love to those affected by the horrible tragedy in Thousand Oaks.
— Big Kenny Alphin (@BigKennyTV) November 8, 2018
disgusted and sickened and very very sad today. im so disappointed in what we haven’t done to keep everyone safe in this country.
— Jillian Jacqueline (@jillianjmusic) November 8, 2018
Sending lots of love to you Thousand Oaks. https://t.co/q87G6TizW5
— thompson square (@thompsonsquare) November 8, 2018
“It doesn’t matter how safe your community is, it doesn’t matter how low your crime rate is — there are people who just don’t think properly everywhere and they commit horrific acts like this” Sherrif Dean #ThousandsOaks All so senseless… Be vigilant people…
— Joe Bonsall (@joebonsall) November 8, 2018
Though broken, my heart is with these families and friends in Thousand Oaks today. #thousandoaks https://t.co/fCtyXMvpjR
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) November 8, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones affected by the shooting in Thousand Oaks. Together, with the music community, we grieve for their loss.
— Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) November 8, 2018
Heartbroken for all the families that will go through today without someone they had yesterday. Completely senseless #ThousandOaks
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) November 8, 2018
Another tragedy, and this time in my home state of California. My heart goes out to the people who lost their lives in Thousand Oaks last night, along with those who suffered injuries. Praying for their family and friends as well.
— Jon Pardi (@JonPardi) November 8, 2018
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