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Gov. Larry Hogan: “Absolutely devastated to learn of this tragedy in Annapolis. … Please, heed all warnings and stay away from the area. Praying for those at the scene and for our community.”
President Donald Trump was briefed on the shooting. “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families,” he tweeted.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh called the shooting “devastating” and asked people to stay away from the scene.
Ben Jealous, who recently won Maryland’s Democratic primary for governor, said he was “deeply saddened.”
“As we await more information from the authorities, I’m keeping everyone at The Capital Gazette and the surrounding community in my thoughts and prayers. I’m grateful to our law enforcement for their efforts to respond to this crisis and ensure the safety of Marylanders in the area,” he said in a statement.
Maryland speaker Mike Busch tweeted that he’s “horrified to hear of the shooting at @capgaznews in Annapolis.”
State Sen. Chris Van Hollen: “My heart is with the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims as we learn more about this terrible situation. We must unite to end the violence.”
Sen. Ben Cardin: “Devastating. My heart is with Capital Gazette and the people of Annapolis right now.”
Dutch Ruppersberger tweeted that he was “sickened over the shooting at the Capital Gazette.”
“They are a dedicated group of journalists who perform an invaluable community service. Prayers continuing that everyone will walk away from this horrific tragedy. Please join me.”
Robin Quillon, president of the MDDC Board of Directors and publisher of the Cumberland Times-News, on behalf of the Board of Directors of MDDC Press Association said: “Our hearts go out to the families and to the victims and we stand ready to help members of our fellow newsroom in any way. The Capital Gazette is a critical part of the community in Annapolis and in our Association. We stand firmly with them and grieve their losses.”
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