Once again, our nation has been struck with tragedy. 12 people were killed and at least a dozen more were injured after a lone gunman entered the country music bar, Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California during “college night.”
Country artists and celebrities have once again taken to social media to express their condolences and heartbreak over the tragedy.
So sad about the tragedy in Thousand Oaks. So many of my friends & I have frequented that bar . We live in a world where devastation like this can happen anywhere/anytime. I’m so sorry to the victims & everyone involved. And I’m so sorry pain like this occurs 💔
— Lucy Hale (@lucyhale) 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
My heart breaks for Thousand Oaks today. My heart is dust from being broken for so many places in our country so many times.https://t.co/eeeYoLdxn6 https://t.co/Amg3BSQ2Qm
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) 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
Waking to the news of another mass shooting. My heart breaking for the families who lost loved ones. I am praying today for the families and I am praying for our country that we may learn to work together to make these stop. https://t.co/8SjVu9SXaz
— Angela Kinsey (@AngelaKinsey) November 8, 2018
We humans have turned to zombies when horrors no longer horrify us, prayers no longer move us from knees to feet & needs no longer move us from greeds to selfless giving. When our sides outclass the sufferings of our fellow humans we are the horror: the church of the living dead.
— Beth Moore (@BethMooreLPM) November 8, 2018
This is Ventura County Sherrif’s Sgt. Ron Helus, killed as he responded to stop the mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, CA. He was a 29-year vet nearing retirement, a husband, and a father.
“He died a hero. He went in to save other people.” RIP. pic.twitter.com/yUGTCYwnei
— Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) November 8, 2018
12 killed, including the ‘good guy with a gun’, plus survivors of Las Vegas shooting. We can’t go on like this. I don’t want to hear about thoughts and prayers. I want #GunControlNow https://t.co/87edYxwjho
— rosanne cash (@rosannecash) 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
Last night we were going to go line dancing at 9:30 PM at a bar called Borderline we heard about in Thousand Oaks… an hour before we were to leave, I got home and Laney’s eye was swollen shut so we didn’t go. Thinking of everyone affected by this today. Truly unbelievable.
— AUBRIE SELLERS (@aubriesellers) 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
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved.