On Wednesday, 17 people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, by a lone gunman.
Nineteen-year-old Nikolas Cruz, a former student of the school who was taken into custody by police and charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder, was armed with an AR-15 assault-style rifle when he opened fire inside and outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
The mass shooting was one of the deadliest in modern U.S. history, and, according to Time, the 18th school shooting of 2018.
#GunReformNow was trending on Twitter Thursday morning. Asian American Pacific Islander celebrities joined in the conversation:
My heart is breaking. All of my thoughts and prayers and love go to all affected in #Parkland.
— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) February 14, 2018
My heart breaks for those affected from the Parkland shooting. This one hits hard as it’s in our county where I live w/ my family. Strengh, love and light to all the families & students during this tragic time. Stay strong – together.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 15, 2018
This 17 year-old was “not really shocked” someone shot up his high school. So… is it done? Did we make America great again yet? https://t.co/ezAbnxHvnB
— Kelvin Yu (@InternetKelvin) February 15, 2018
Good people on both sides. https://t.co/0qrVMppmtD
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) February 15, 2018
A happy Valentine’s day is one where we end #gunviolence.
Elected Officials directory: https://t.co/xZxMnpKhF9 https://t.co/ny3tvTfOD4— Jenny Yang (@jennyyangtv) February 15, 2018
I am speechless hearing the news about the 17 kids who were killed today… by an AR-15.. sound familiar? Aurora.. San Bernardino.. This is sickening
— aj rafael (@ajRAFAEL) February 15, 2018
“Pretend it’s normal. It’s not.” –@joshgad https://t.co/jt9HD8NDB4
— om (@oliviamunn) February 15, 2018
Here’s what going to happen by our Republican government after today.
Nothing.
— Joseph Kahn (@JosephKahn) February 15, 2018
Same. Heartbreaking and infuriating. Too much “thoughts and prayers” bullshit.
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) February 15, 2018
Sending love to the families and friends of the 17 who lost their lives in Florida. So much suffering for no reason.
— Alex Shibutani (@AlexShibutani) February 15, 2018
I don’t think all those thoughts and prayers are working #GunReformNow pic.twitter.com/oHDTDiwmBN
— aasif mandvi (@aasif) February 15, 2018
Not political just a fact: 87% of children killed by guns are killed here. Think of it: across the world, 87% of the children killed by guns are killed here, in our country. #Fact
— Michael Yo (@MichaelYo) February 15, 2018
Discussing #guncontrol after a mass shooting is as political as discussing water during a fire. #ExceptElectricalFires
— Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) February 14, 2018
