COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — A deadly mass shooting at a country music concert in Las Vegas on Sunday night claimed the lives of 59 people and left hundreds more injured.
VIDEO: #LVMPD Asst. Sheriff Todd Fasulo provides a wrap-up on the status of the mass shooting investigation. https://t.co/pJVuxYvVQu
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 3, 2017
Maryland social media users took to Twitter to share thoughts and reactions to the shooting.
My thoughts and prayers go to the families and loved ones in Las Vegas during this horrific time. Heart is aching at this? #PRAYERSFORVEGAS
— Cameron Russell (@camruss247) October 2, 2017
A concert is a place where you suppose to enjoy yourself and have nothing but fun. #LasVegasShooting #PRAYERSFORVEGAS
— Robin Myers (@RbnLynn88) October 2, 2017
When I went to Vegas, I felt so happy and so alive. How one coward could turn that all around is sick. #PrayForVegas #LasVegasShooting ???
— MiyreaZED ? (@MiyreaZED) October 3, 2017
Local politicians also used the platform to share some initial thoughts and offer their condolences.
The First Lady and I are praying for all victims of the horrific Las Vegas shooting. May God bless the first responders who saved many lives
— Larry Hogan (@LarryHogan) October 2, 2017
Today, we are all Nevadans. Thank you, @RepKihuen, for all you are doing in the aftermath of this attack. I will continue to #PrayForVegas. https://t.co/NJxrYkWtSd
— Steny Hoyer (@WhipHoyer) October 2, 2017
Today, we mourn the lives lost in Las Vegas, stand with all those suffering, & commit to taking actions for a brighter future.#PrayForVegas pic.twitter.com/Dny4WtPXmz
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) October 2, 2017
Thoughts & prayers go to the innocent men & women in #LasVegas. They’re families and loved ones remain in our hearts https://t.co/xXZQ7CajZk
— Anthony G. Brown (@RepAnthonyBrown) October 2, 2017
Current and former Maryland politicians used the tragedy as an opportunity to push for stricter gun control policies and governmental action.
We must act. Automatic weapons aren't needed to hunt deer or ducks; they're meant to kill people – and they do far too often in this country pic.twitter.com/5OLHEC2tbW
— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) October 2, 2017
I’m begging my colleagues again: put politics aside. Prayers are not enough. The American people need us to ACT to stop gun violence NOW!
— Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) October 2, 2017
We'll stop politicizing mass shootings when politicians in Washington stop ignoring the slaughter of innocent Americans. Do something. https://t.co/XMtCqaAlMY
— Martin O'Malley (@MartinOMalley) October 2, 2017
Ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines. Stop taking NRA blood money and do something to save lives. #LasVegas pic.twitter.com/UQDG9VkrMk
— Donna Edwards (@DonnaFEdwards) October 3, 2017
Maryland citizens expressed their views on gun control, as well.
I am absolutely sick to my stomach. How many people have to die before the gov't does something about our country's gun laws?#GunControlNow
— melissa. (@melissabee26) October 2, 2017
Instead of a moment of silence @SpeakerRyan I suggest you introduce and pass stricter gun laws to stop these mass killings #LasVegasShooting
— David Petr (@DavidPetr4) October 3, 2017
When Americans love their children & fellow citizens more than they love guns, we will finally have sensible gun control laws #GunControlNow
— Captain Dad (@AirlineDad) October 2, 2017
Enough is enough. It's preventable. #GunControlNow #LasVegasShooting
— Deb Adair (@debadair85) October 2, 2017
Other Maryland citizens decried the politicization of the day’s events.
Disgusting that #GunControlNow is trending when we do not have the full story but idiots are already trying to make this political.
— Tyzano (@Tyzano) October 2, 2017
Liberals not hesitating to push another doomed to fail #GunControlNow campaign after the shooting in Las Vegas.
— Raymond Fava (@RaymondFava) October 2, 2017
Rigamortis has barely set in, and people ON BOTH SIDES are in full hashtag-activism mode
Your #GunControlNow tweets are so trifling— Pätty Miller (@pmmillerr) October 2, 2017
The investigation continues to unfold and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department plans to hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
The next press conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. today at #LVMPD HQ, 400 S Martin L King Blvd, building B (the center bldg) #LVMPDnews
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 3, 2017