Charleston church massacre: Shock, sadness, outrage erupt on social media

Photo credit: @kellyrowland via Twitter
Photo credit: @kellyrowland via Twitter

Last night, nine people were fatally shot and one other injured after a gunman opened fire at a historic church in Charleston, South Carolina.

Photo credit: @ludacris via Instagram
Photo credit: @ludacris via Instagram

The alleged shooter, Dylann Storm Roof, is described as a clean-shaven 21-year-old white male with a slim build wearing a grey sweatshirt and jeans with Timberland boots. Police have released a photo of the alleged gunman, following what Charleston Police Chief Gregory Mullen characterized as “a hate crime.”


As the nation reels in shock and sadness, stars, luminaries and well-wishers including John Legend, Chris Pratt, Solange Knowles, Sherri Shepherd, Kelly Rowland and many more took to Twitter to express their sadness, concern and outrage. Hit the flip for their reactions below.

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