The two were among the many quickly leaping into the social media fray immediately after Sunday's shooting at a video game tournament in Jacksonville. Even before the suspected gunman's identity were known, or even who or how many victims there were, people on opposing sides of the gun control debate took to social media to advocate.
Milano, a politically active actor, posted a message urging Florida voters to cast ballots "for candidates that reject the NRA."
It’s happened again in Florida. At least 4 dead. At least 11 injured.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) August 26, 2018
Florida’s primary elections are Tuesday. #Vote.
Honor these victims by voting for candidates that reject the @NRA.
Be a hero. #JacksonvilleLanding #NoRA
NRA spokeswoman Loesch was just as quick on the social-media draw, posting, "If you're going to create gun free zones then have security present. Value and protect innocent life. This isn't a controversial belief. The Landing has had security concerns for some time."
If you’re going to create gun free zones then have security present. Value and protect innocent life. This isn’t a controversial belief. The Landing has had security concerns for some time: https://t.co/1Eoi3ss6QL https://t.co/wyTSHl9dSR
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 26, 2018
Three people, including the gunman, were killed, and nine others were injured when David Katz, 24, of Baltimore, opened fire Sunday afternoon during a video game competition, officials said. Katz shot himself. Two other people suffered injuries other than gunshot wounds, Sheriff Mike Williams said during a news conference.
Officials haven’t publicly announced a suspected motive, but people on differing sides of the gun debate were quick to express their thoughts.
David Hogg, a graduate of the Parkland, Florida, high school that was the scene of a Feb. 14 mass shooting, urged political action.
We need everyone to put 100% of their energy into
— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) August 26, 2018
-volunteering on congressional campaigns
-registering new voters
-Voting on November 6th
The NRA wants you to waste your energy personally attacking their leaders so u don't focus on what actually matters.
Don't be fooled.
The Jacksonville Landing is a gun-free zone. Its code of conduct specifies "Possession of a weapon, even if legally carried (except by law enforcement officers) is absolutely prohibited on Landing property."
All too often a #GunFreeZone is declared, as if evil cares. The only people obeying these signs are the same law abiding people who would otherwise provide a formidable defense until police arrive. Then after a mass shooting people wonder how. Well that's how. #ConcealedCarry https://t.co/cYNuSsHt7T
— Barry Bahrami (@BarryBahrami) August 26, 2018
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