FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Many state lawmakers are commenting on the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando that happened early Sunday morning, killing 49 people and wounding more than 50.
Governor Mike Pence has ordered flags to be lowered to half staff through Thursday, saying he and his family are shocked and saddened by what happened, calling it a “grave reminder” that we live in dangerous times.
Today’s horrifying news stands as a grave reminder that we live in dangerous times and the war on terror continues
— Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) June 12, 2016
Senator Joe Donnelly called the shooting “tragic and heartbreaking,” with Senator Dan Coats referring to the attack as “senseless violence.”
(1/2) The shooting in Orlando was tragic and heartbreaking. -Joe
— Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) June 12, 2016
While authorities investigate this attack, we mourn those who lost their lives, pray for those who were injured &thank the first responders.
— Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) June 12, 2016
I am saddened by the tragic news from Orlando this morning. Thinking of those who lost a loved one to senseless violence
— Senator Dan Coats (@SenDanCoats) June 12, 2016
The shooter claimed to be affiliated with ISIS before he was shot and killed by police.
