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School shooting: Outpouring of sympathy on Twitter

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December 14, 2012 / 5:19 PM EST / CBS News

Celebrities have taken to Twitter to express their sympathy for those involved in the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school that left dozens of people, many of them children, dead.The gunman also died.

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CBS News senior correspondent John Miller said that the death toll was preliminary and likely to change. At least eight adults were killed in the shooting. At least one teacher was wounded.

Stars from Lindsay Lohan to Rihanna have tweeted their shock. Here's what some of them had to say:

This is absolutely horrifying. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families in Newton, CT. So unbelievably sad.
-- Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) December 14, 2012

God have mercy!!!! No one deserves this! Praying for the families of the victims of the Connecticut shooting!! What a Christmas it will be
-- Rihanna (@rihanna) December 14, 2012

There are just no words. Only sorrow. We are all shedding tears today for those families.
-- christina applegate (@1capplegate) December 14, 2012

These kids come to school to learn, never expecting this tragedy to happen. They didn't deserve this. Praying for everyone involved!
-- Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) December 14, 2012

I'm praying for those babies and all the victims of the Connecticut shooting. May God bring peace to the families.
-- Miranda Lambert (@Miranda_Lambert) December 14, 2012

Oh my.I am shocked.Heartbroken.Devastating news about this elementary school shooting. What is wrong w/ people?Praying hard 4 these family's
-- Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) December 14, 2012

I'm sick to my stomach about the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. All my thoughts are with the community of Newtown, CT.
-- Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) December 14, 2012

Our hearts are broken for you, Newtown.
-- Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) December 14, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and everyone affected in Connecticut. #newtown
-- Lady Antebellum (@ladyantebellum) December 14, 2012

So devastated to hear about the tragedy in Newtown, CT...children are such precious gifts. My thoughts & prayers go out to all affected
-- Rachel Zoe (@RachelZoe) December 14, 2012

Gun control is our only road to freedom. Freedom from the fear of senselessly losing children. I'm so saddened. WE NEED LAWS NOW.
-- Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) December 14, 2012

"@mmflint: Hoping, praying this isn't true. #schoolshooting"So devastating.
-- mae whitman (@maebirdwing) December 14, 2012

Please Pray for everyone in Newtown, Connecticut.
-- joe jonas (@joejonas) December 14, 2012

I'm shocked and saddened to hear about this school shooting. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. #PrayForNewton
-- Lil' Kim (@LilKim) December 14, 2012

Love and prayers go out to all those affected in the shooting today. It's absolutely devastating. #PrayForNewton
-- Ashley Benson (@AshBenzo) December 14, 2012

My heart hurts for the victims & their families of the CT school shooting. This needs to stop. Schools must be safe again.
-- Josh Duhamel (@joshduhamel) December 14, 2012

Oh my goodness. There has been a shooting at a school. I had no idea. This is so tragic. Poor babies!
-- Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) December 14, 2012

The killing of defenseless people and innocent children. I'm sad and sickened. This is why we all should be prepared to defend and guard.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) December 14, 2012

I am sick to my stomach. 18 children and 9 adults lives were stolen today. I'm so sorry for the sadness and pain this has caused. PRAY
— KhloéKardashianOdom (@KhloeKardashian) December 14, 2012

Absolutely devastating news this morning. There are no words.Thoughts, prayers and love to all in #Newtown.
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) December 14, 2012

Gun control is no longer debatable- it's not a 'conversation'-It's a moral mandate. '
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) December 14, 2012

#PrayForNewtown
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) December 14, 2012

I am so deeply saddened, and angry at what has happened at Sandy Hook in Newtown.New gun laws MUST happen. This is devastating.
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) December 14, 2012

Just heard about the terrible shooting in America. No words can describe how awful this is.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) December 14, 2012

Now can we have an honest conversation about gun control without everyone freaking out?! #Newtown
— Bryan Greenberg (@bryangreenberg) December 14, 2012

My heart is going out to all of these families inthis tragic shooting. I am speechless.... Devastating.
— soleil moon frye (@moonfrye) December 14, 2012

soulless coward pulls trigger, children die, officials express regret and then what -we wait for the next shooting? how do we stop this?
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) December 14, 2012

Just saw the tragic news about the school shooting. As a soon to be father this is tragic. My thoughts & prayers are with the families. #sad
— nathan followill (@doctorfollowill) December 14, 2012

Absolutely devastated by the Newton shooting. Praying so hard for the families & all involved. I'm at a loss and will never understand.
— Lucy Hale (@lucyhale) December 14, 2012

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