'Horrific': Minnesota Politicians React To Las Vegas Mass Shooting
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's already being called the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
On late Sunday evening, a gunman opened fire on concert goers at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas. At least 50 were killed with hundreds wounded.
The gunman died at the scene and was identified by Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo as Stephen Paddock. A motive as not immediately known.
Gov. Mark Dayton ordered all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half staff Monday in honor of the victims of the tragedy.
Politicians in Minnesota are already reacting to the news:
The victims of this terrible shooting, their families, & the people of Las Vegas are in our prayers & hearts today.
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) October 2, 2017
Another senseless tragedy in Las Vegas. Prayers aren't enough. We need sensible policy change like background checks on every gun sold in MN
— Chris Coleman (@ChrisColemanMN) October 2, 2017
A tragedy occurred in #LasVegas last night. My heart is with the families who lost loved ones and those who were injured in horrific attack.
— U.S. Senator Al Franken (@SenFranken) October 2, 2017
Horrific news. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the first responders in #LasVegas. https://t.co/vNolTtVRXY
— Rep. Betty McCollum (@BettyMcCollum04) October 2, 2017
Horrified by this brutal attack on concert goers in Las Vegas. Praying for the victims, their families & the 1st responders on the scene.
— Tom Emmer (@RepTomEmmer) October 2, 2017
Devastated by news of tragic shooting in Las Vegas. We grieve & pray for those whose lives were lost, as well as all those affected
— Erik Paulsen (@ErikPaulsen) October 2, 2017