ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida officials are taking to social media to offer their thoughts and condolences following the shooting at a Buffalo supermarket that killed 10 people.
“We, Orange County residents, are heartbroken for the residents of Buffalo and Laguna Woods and share in their pain. Having experienced a mass shooting as a community ourselves, we know that expressions of support from around the nation and world are meaningful to the survivors. We pray for healing of their communities and that justice will prevail.”
We, Orange County residents, are heartbroken for the residents of Buffalo and Laguna Woods and share in their pain ... We pray for the healing of their communities and that justice will prevail. Full statement in Orange County's newsroom. https://t.co/e40DjS4TDC
— Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings (@OCFLMayor) May 16, 2022
— Chief Orlando Rolón (@OrlandoPDChief) May 14, 2022
Buffalo Supermarket Shooting: What you need to know (NCD)
Mayor Buddy Dyer
Orlando knows all too well the impact of hatred and gun violence, so tonight we’re sending our love and support up to Buffalo. Our country must take action to ensure horrific acts like this never occur again.
“Sending our love and support from Orlando to the Buffalo, New York community where a mass shooting at a supermarket killed 10 people and injured three more yesterday afternoon. Eleven of the 13 shooting victims were Black and the shooting is being investigated as a hate crime.
Our hearts are deeply saddened for the victims and their families, survivors, and everyone impacted. These senseless acts of violence that cause communities to experience extreme trauma and devastation must end. #WeWillNotLetHateWin #OutloveHate”
Sending our love and support to Buffalo, NY where a mass shooting at a supermarket killed 10 people and injured three. Eleven of the 13 shooting victims were Black and the shooting is being investigated as a hate crime. #WeWillNotLetHateWin#OutloveHatepic.twitter.com/gUoUKxMYQf
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket People hug outside the scene after a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Police respond to the scene of a shooting in the parking lot of a supermarket where several people were killed in a shooting, Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Buffalo, N.Y. Officials said the gunman entered the supermarket with a rifle and opened fire. Investigators believe the man may have been livestreaming the shooting and were looking into whether he had posted a manifesto online. (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Police speak to bystanders while investigating after a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. Officials said the gunman entered the supermarket with a rifle and opened fire. Investigators believe the man may have been livestreaming the shooting and were looking into whether he had posted a manifesto online. (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket A body lays covered in the parking lot of a supermarket where several people were killed in a shooting, Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Buffalo, N.Y. Officials said the gunman entered the supermarket with a rifle and opened fire. Investigators believe the man may have been livestreaming the shooting and were looking into whether he had posted a manifesto online. (Mark Mulville/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Police secure the area around a supermarket where several people were killed in a shooting, Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Buffalo, N.Y. Officials said the gunman entered the supermarket with a rifle and opened fire. Investigators believe the man may have been livestreaming the shooting and were looking into whether he had posted a manifesto online. (Mark Mulville/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown speaks during a press conference after a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Bystanders gather under an umbrella as rain rolls in after a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. Officials said the gunman entered the supermarket with a rifle and opened fire. Investigators believe the man may have been livestreaming the shooting and were looking into whether he had posted a manifesto online. (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Buffalo mayor Byron Brown takes a call after a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. Officials said the gunman entered the supermarket with a rifle and opened fire. Investigators believe the man may have been livestreaming the shooting and were looking into whether he had posted a manifesto online. (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket A bystander watches as police investigate after a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown takes a moment of silence and prayer following a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia speaks at a press conference after a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Police investigate after a shooting at a supermarket, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Buffalo Police respond to a shooting at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (Carolyn Thompson/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Police secure a perimeter after a shooting at a supermarket, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket A crowd gathers as police investigate after a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. Multiple people were shot at the Tops Friendly Market. Police have notified the public that the alleged shooter was in custody. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex) (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Police investigate after a shooting at a supermarket, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex) (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket A crowd gathers as police investigate after a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. Multiple people were shot at the Tops Friendly Market. Police have notified the public that the alleged shooter was in custody. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex) (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket People gather outside a supermarket where several people were killed in a shooting, Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Buffalo, N.Y. Officials said the gunman entered the supermarket with a rifle and opened fire. Investigators believe the man may have been livestreaming the shooting and were looking into whether he had posted a manifesto online (Derek Gee/The Buffalo News via AP) (Derek Gee/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket A crowd gathers as police investigate after a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. Multiple people were shot at the Tops Friendly Market. Police have notified the public that the alleged shooter was in custody. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex) (Joshua Bessex/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Police secure an area around a supermarket where several people were killed in a shooting, Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Buffalo, N.Y. Officials said the gunman entered the supermarket with a rifle and opened fire. Investigators believe the man may have been livestreaming the shooting and were looking into whether he had posted a manifesto online (Derek Gee/The Buffalo News via AP) (Derek Gee/AP)
Gunman opens fire in Buffalo supermarket Police vehicles block off the street where at least 10 people were killed in a shooting at a supermarket, Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Buffalo, N.Y. Officials said the gunman entered the supermarket with a rifle and opened fire. Investigators believe the man may have been livestreaming the shooting and were looking into whether he had posted a manifesto online (Derek Gee/The Buffalo News via AP) (Derek Gee/AP)
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