After news broke of an active shooter at the Fifth Third building in Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati, officials at the local and state level shared their reactions on social media.
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Governor : "There was a senseless act of gun violence on the streets of Cincinnati this morning. I've spoken with the Mayor and infomed him the state will provide any ncessary resources to the local police."
There was a senseless act of gun violence on the streets of Cincinnati this morning. I鈥檝e spoken with the Mayor and informed him the state will provide any necessary resources to the local police. 1/鈥� John Kasich (@JohnKasich)
"the law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel who swiftly resonded to the scene" and that he shares "my deepest sympathies with the innocent victims of this violent attack."
Ohio's senators also weighed in on Twitter. "We are thinking of everyone involved as we closely monitor the ongoing situation in Cincinnati," Ohio Democratic Senator . "We're grateful to law enforcement and first responders on the scene."
We are thinking of everyone involved as we closely monitor the ongoing situation in Cincinnati. We鈥檙e grateful to law enforcement and first responders on the scene. -SB鈥� Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown)
"My staff and I are following the situation in Cincinnati," Republican . "If you're downtown, please follow first responder instructions for the safety of everyone involved. Jane and I hope for a peaceful resolution soon." Jane is Senator Portman's wife.
My staff and I are following the situation in Cincinnati. If you're downtown, please follow first responder instructions for the safety of everyone involved. Jane and I hope for a peaceful resolution soon.鈥� Rob Portman (@senrobportman)
Councilwoman Amy Murray was on the scene and . "At Fountain Square, what we know now is that three innocent people and the shooter are deceased. Such a tragedy for our City," she wrote.
At Fountain Square, what we know now is that three innocent people and the shooter are deceased. Such a tragedy for our City. The scene stabilized and any lockdowns can be lifted. Employees are still in 5/3 and are clearing the building. 鈥� Amy Murray (@ElectAmyMurray)
"My heart goes out to the victims of this morning's mass shooting on Fountain Square," are clearing the building. 鈥� Amy Murray (@ElectAmyMurray)
" target="_blank">wrote Council Member David Mann. "I am grateful for the service of our brave first responders during this tragedy."
My heart goes out to the victims of this morning's mass shooting on Fountain Square. I am grateful for the service of our brave first responders during this tragedy.鈥� Councilmember David Mann (@dsmann115)
Council Member during the event, , "What a sick, tragic way for this day to begin. The scourge of gun violence leaves only loss."
What a sick, tragic way for this day to begin. The scourge of gun violence leaves only loss. 鈥� P.G. Sittenfeld (@PGSittenfeld)
"Our prayers go out to all involved in the shooting at Fountain Square," . "We thank our @CincyPD & @CincyFireEMS for saving lives today."
Our [prayers] go out to all involved in the shooting at Fountain Square. We thank our & for saving lives today. 鈥� C. Smitherman (@voteSmitherman)
Council member and after leaving the scene.
"There's no words to express, knowing that the families of three individuals are gonna be notified that their loved ones were killed in a shooting -- innocent bystanders," he said. "I don't know what the words are to express are. Thoughts and prayers are not enough."
On Twitter, Republican Party Chairman during the event, given that the Hamilton County GOP offices are at 700 Walnut Street. "Today I was as close to an active shooter as I ever thought I would be," he wrote. "...the show of force from @CincyPD was impressive. Praying for the victims at this hour."
that "It's not a time for politics on this tragedy that unfolded in our beautiful city. Please don't go there. This town is shaken up. I feel it. We all do. Let's come together today and save the debates for another day."
It鈥檚 not a time for politics on this tragedy that unfolded in our beautiful city. Please don鈥檛 go there. This town is shaken up. I feel it. We all do. Let鈥檚 come together today and save the debates for another day. Pray for the victims. Let鈥檚 come together.鈥� Alex Triantafilou (@ChairmanAlex)
Clerk of Courts "Cincinnati, please stay safe." Rep. Brad Wenstrup " Wenstrup's Democratic opponent that her "thoughts are with all those affected" and that she thanks first responders that "prevented a terrible situation from being worse."
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