First Lady Melania Trump tweeted a heartfelt message to the victims of a shooting that occurred Thursday outside of the building that housed Capital Gazette news.
The First Lady tweeted, “Today’s violence at the Capital Gazette was tragic & evil. My heart goes out to all affected in this brutal & senseless attack, & I send thoughts & prayers for comfort to the friends, family & colleagues of those killed & injured.”
Today’s violence at the Capital Gazette was tragic & evil. My heart goes out to all affected in this brutal & senseless attack, & I send thoughts & prayers for comfort to the friends, family & colleagues of those killed & injured.
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) June 28, 2018
At least five victims were killed during the shooting in Annapolis, MD, with others injured. An intern at the Capital Gazette tweeted for help when the shooting began, reportedly prompting a police response. The intern tweeted, “Active shooter 888 Bestgate please help us.” (RELATED: Shots Fired In Maryland Newsroom, Multiple Fatalities Reported)
Active shooter 888 Bestgate please help us
— Anthony Messenger (@amesscapgaz) June 28, 2018
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