Around the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, social media posts shared by residents, observers and public figures helped to document a range of responses to Sunday’s fatal Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting.
President Donald Trump:
Law Enforcement is at the scene of shootings in Gilroy, California. Reports are that shooter has not yet been apprehended. Be careful and safe!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 29, 2019
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Siebel Newsom:
This is nothing short of horrific. Tonight, CA stands with the Gilroy community. My office is monitoring the situation closely. Grateful for the law enforcement’s efforts and their continued work as this situation develops. https://t.co/GrtHjtCEz7
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 29, 2019
My heart goes out to everyone in #Gilroy and to the larger California family who mourns tonight.
Our kids, our families, and our communities deserve better than this. Absolutely heartbreaking.
— Jennifer Siebel Newsom (@JenSiebelNewsom) July 29, 2019
Multiple 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls:
Simply horrific. I’m grateful to the first responders who are on the scene in Gilroy, and my thoughts are with that community tonight. Our country has a gun violence epidemic that we cannot tolerate. https://t.co/WqWNxGAQnA
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 29, 2019
We’re still waiting on all the details from Gilroy, but my heart is already breaking for the victims and their families and the survivors. The gun violence epidemic in this country is out of control. Please be safe and take care of one another. https://t.co/lrOA0gh6VD
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) July 29, 2019
Heart breaking for the Gilroy community. There’s no end to gun violence in our communities until we take action. https://t.co/0in455a1YU
— Tim Ryan (@TimRyan) July 29, 2019
Heartbreaking news out of Gilroy, California as another community copes with a mass shooting. Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough—we must do more to prevent these tragic attacks.https://t.co/rdmcaf08Tj
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) July 29, 2019
It never gets easier to read headlines like this, especially when they’re in your own backyard. Thinking of Gilroy tonight. https://t.co/JzTkF2lST9
— Tom Steyer (@TomSteyer) July 29, 2019
Sending love to all who are hurting tonight—and all who are affected by the 40,000 gun deaths in America each year. We can accept this as our fate or we can change it. Following the lead of the students marching for their lives, and for all of ours, I know we can end this crisis.
— Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) July 29, 2019
State and local politicians:
TY first responders for helping the victims at the festival shooting. If looking for a loved one, please go to the reunification center at Gavilan College at parking lot B. https://t.co/z08XKoK6Kl
— Rep. Zoe Lofgren (@RepZoeLofgren) July 29, 2019
Praying for lives and recoveries of each of the shooting victims at #GilroyGarlicFestival. We will continue to support our neighbors in any way we can.
— Sam Liccardo (@sliccardo) July 29, 2019
The trauma, sorrow, and grief — the horror of mass gun violence has become our American story. My heart goes out to all those in Gilroy tonight. Our Congress can end this tragedy now. @momsdemand https://t.co/Xf8F1QVv32
— Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) July 29, 2019
My heart breaks for all of our Bay Area neighbors who attended the #GilroyGarlicFestival. We need gun reform and we need it now. #EnoughIsEnough
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) July 29, 2019
My heart breaks for the victims and families of another mass shooting, this time in Gilroy, CA. Thank you to our law enforcement and first responders. https://t.co/XVhgFVzu0Z
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 29, 2019
I am closely monitoring the reports of an active shooter in Gilroy, CA. My heart is with the victims of this senseless tragedy, and with the Gilroy community. I will continue to post updates as they become available. https://t.co/M3XWKgPzd3
— John Garamendi (@RepGaramendi) July 29, 2019
Our hearts go out to the victims of the shooting in Gilroy. It is devastating that families cannot enjoy a community festival without fear of gun violence. We have a moral imperative to end this epidemic.
— Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA) July 29, 2019
Saddened to hear about the lives lost and the many injuries tonight at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. My heart goes out to the families affected and to the entire Gilroy community. #GilroyGarlicFestival
— Anthony Rendon (@Rendon63rd) July 29, 2019
Sports teams:
We are deeply saddened to learn of the horrific tragedy unfolding in neighboring Gilroy. Our thoughts and prayers are with today’s victims, their families and first responders on the scene. #PrayForGilroy
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 29, 2019
We are saddened by today’s tragic news that has so deeply shaken our South Bay community. We are praying for all who are affected to find comfort and strength. #PrayForGilroy
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) July 29, 2019
Our hearts are heavy tonight hearing about the devastating tragedy in Gilroy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims and their families. #PrayForGilroy pic.twitter.com/CDYpVhdrmT
— San Jose Giants (@SJGiants) July 29, 2019
We are devastated to learn of the horrific tragedy in Gilroy today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, first responders on the scene and everyone else affected by this tragedy. #PrayForGilroy
— San Jose State Athletics (@SJSUAthletics) July 29, 2019
Public safety:
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has numerous deputies and personnel on scene at the Gilroy Garlic Festival incident. We are actively assisting @GilroyPD with their investigation and send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the victims involved.
— SantaClaraCoSheriff (@SCCoSheriff) July 29, 2019
Excellent response time by our partners at @GilroyPD. Running towards gunfire. https://t.co/nZ8jJGZSKp
— Morgan Hill PD (@MorganHillPD) July 29, 2019
Proud to serve alongside our brother and sister officers from Gilroy who have courageously responded to evil. Our hearts go out to all the victims in this tragedy. SJPD patrol units and Special Operations have responded to assist the City of Gilroy.
— Eddie Garcia (@sjpdchief) July 29, 2019
We are deeply saddened by the tragedy that unfolded in Gilroy today. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and first responders on the scene. #PrayForGilroy
— Marin County Sheriff (@MarinSheriff) July 29, 2019
Our hearts go out to communities impacted by the shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. We stand with everyone impacted by this senseless act of violence. #PrayforGilroy
— San Francisco DEM (@SF_emergency) July 29, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all who witnessed this tragic and senseless act of violence. #GilroyGarlicFestival https://t.co/yojZ4F4VGf
— Sunnyvale DPS (@SunnyvaleDPS) July 29, 2019
#SJFD is keeping the victims of today’s horrible shooting and the community of Gilroy in our thoughts and prayers. #GilroyGarlicFestival. https://t.co/p5jtoBrMFA
— San Jose Fire Dept. (@SJFD) July 29, 2019
Sending our thoughts prayers and support to all those involved in today’s #gilroyactiveshooter incident pic.twitter.com/V1yYGyHNGx
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT (@SFFDPIO) July 29, 2019
Very courageous work by @GilroyPD and Santa Clara County First Responders and medical professionals. They saved many lives today. Our hearts ache for those who lost loved ones.
— Alameda County Sheriff (@ACSOSheriffs) July 29, 2019
Thoughts and prayers go out to the community of Gilroy.
— Stockton Police Dept (@StocktonPolice) July 29, 2019
Keeping those affected by the tragedy in #Gilroy earlier this evening in our prayers. To the first responders working diligently – stay safe. 🙏🏻
— Novato Police (@NovatoPolice) July 29, 2019
Salinas SPD Patrol Officers and SWAT on scene at Gilroy Garlic Festival in support of fellow Law Enforcement and our Community. Prayers are with the famlies of this tradgic event.
— Salinas Police Dept. (@SalinasPD) July 29, 2019
The news out of Gilroy is absolutely heartbreaking.
This tragic incident has greatly impacted people who have experienced something horrific.
Be responsible in sharing info. with others. *At least* double confirm any updates you may have before sharing it on SM. #gilroyshooting
— Katie Nelson (@katienelson210) July 29, 2019
Technology:
Deeply saddened by the news of the shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, a beloved community tradition in Northern California. Wishing strength and recovery to our neighbors in Gilroy, the victims and their families. Much gratitude to the first responders.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) July 29, 2019
For those asking, we are safe and were not in Gilroy at the festival. I hope all our other South Bay friends are safe as well. 😢 #GilroyGarlicFestival #GunControlNow
— Ally Kazmucha (@iMuggle) July 29, 2019
We are deeply saddened for our nearby community in Gilroy, California. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and everyone affected by today’s shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival.
— Adobe (@Adobe) July 29, 2019
Other observers:
I’m tired
I’m tired of tweeting out # [insert city name here] strong every week.
I’m tired of moments of silence, thoughts and prayers as people continue to die every day.
I’m tired of having a government so divided they can’t come together to save lives or our future.
— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) July 29, 2019
— Gone West (@IveGoneWest) July 29, 2019
Stay safe, Gilroy. https://t.co/tQ6L94lMao
— W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) July 29, 2019
Innocent human beings randomly slaughtered is the price of freedom. Universal background checks? Too high a price to pay.
— Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) July 29, 2019
My fondest memory of the Gilroy Garlic Festival was going there when I was 8-years-old to eat the garlic fries and garlic ice cream. It’s a place for people to bring their kids and families. This senseless mass shooting destroys innocent lives and childhood memories.
— Eugene Gu, MD (@eugenegu) July 29, 2019
Seems so surreal to watch the news about an active shooter in your hometown. At the garlic festival that I went to for about 20 years. I hope #gilroy is safe after the #gilroyactiveshooter wasn’t thinking straight and attacked innocent people having a good time.
— Chad Kagy (@chadkagy) July 29, 2019
The Gilroy Garlic Festival is a Bay Area tradition and a place where kids and families and friends go to have fun, eat things like garlic ice cream, listen to music and enjoy each other’s company. We are sending all of our love to everyone affected by this horrifying tragedy.
— The Family Crest (@TheFamilyCrest) July 29, 2019
We are heartbroken. Caltrain is a proud member of the Gilroy and Gilroy Garlic Festival communities and we wish our friends the best in this difficult time.
— Caltrain (@Caltrain) July 29, 2019
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) July 29, 2019
We stand with the people of Gilroy tonight, a town that is over 1/2 Latino, and that welcomes the world with love and food annually for the #GilroyGarlicFestival. Grateful for the first responders who responded quickly to this senseless tragedy. Enough is enough. https://t.co/jitbWbSW3B
— Latino Community Fdn (@LatinoCommFdn) July 29, 2019
Our hearts go out to the loved ones of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting victims. The shooter is reported to be shot and killed by law enforcement.
We will be discussing the incident on KGO all day tomorrow.
— KGO 810 (@KGO810) July 29, 2019
Our hearts break at the news of the shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Our sympathies are with the families affected. If you are searching for someone in the area or want to register yourself as safe, please visit Red Cross Safe and Well website: https://t.co/oIQUjbU675 pic.twitter.com/tEBkpihVFM
— Red Cross Northern California Coastal (@RedCrossNorCal) July 29, 2019
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