Kings Of Leon drummer Nathan Followill has shared his response on Twitter, following information of a mass taking pictures at a personal Christian faculty in Nashville.
Earlier immediately (March 27), six folks together with three youngsters have been killed on the Covenant College in Nashville. The 28-year-old feminine suspect within the taking pictures was killed in an altercation with police (through BBC Information).
In an announcement, Nashville Mayor John Cooper stated the town has “joined the dreaded, lengthy record of communities to expertise a faculty taking pictures”.
“My coronary heart goes out to the households of the victims,” Cooper added. “Our whole metropolis stands with you.”
Sharing his response on Twitter, Followill wrote: “A college taking pictures simply occurred close to my sons faculty. A number of youngsters useless however let’s guarantee that the gunman had his 2nd Modification rights. Fuck you Invoice Lee and fuck the NRA.”
A college taking pictures simply occurred close to my sons faculty. A number of youngsters useless however let’s guarantee that the gunman had his 2nd Modification rights. Fuck you Invoice Lee and fuck the NRA.
— nathan followill (@doctorfollowill) March 27, 2023
He continued: “Sending my youngsters to highschool shouldn’t really feel like sending them to a warfare zone that they might not come residence from. That is all so unhappy and nothing is ever finished about it aside from ideas and prayers from these at residence cleansing their assault rifles.
“I’m usually not a political individual on social media however this hit too near residence. I hope these youngsters can heal from this unthinkable tragedy.”
Extra musicians have since shared their reactions, together with Margo Value, who wrote: “4 useless up to now in an elementary faculty taking pictures in Nashville this am. Can I ask you, @GovBillLee why you handed allow much less carry in 2021? Our youngsters are dying and being shot in class however you’re extra frightened about drag queens than good gun legal guidelines? You have got blood in your fingers.”
Sheryl Crow stated: “No phrases… The Covenant College. Our youngsters deserve higher. Praying for all affected. Tragic America.”
She later wrote, in response to a tweet by Sen. Marsha Blackburn: “If you’re prepared to help, please move wise gun legal guidelines in order that the youngsters of Tennessee and America at massive may attend faculty with out danger of being gunned down.”
See extra reactions under.
4 useless up to now in an elementary faculty taking pictures in Nashville this am.
Can I ask you, @GovBillLee why you handed allow much less carry in 2021? Our youngsters are dying and being shot in class however you’re extra frightened about drag queens than good gun legal guidelines?
You have got blood in your fingers https://t.co/OEdMYRkFuI
— Margo Value (@MissMargoPrice) March 27, 2023
No phrases… The Covenant College. Our youngsters deserve higher.
Praying for all affected. Tragic America.
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) March 27, 2023
Don’t even. You vote towards each widespread sense gun management invoice that comes throughout your desk, you’ve taken over $1 million from the NRA and also you rank 14th in all Congress for NRA contributions. Spare us the hand-wringing @MarshaBlackburn https://t.co/3IX0LqhQAQ
— . (@rosannecash) March 27, 2023
College taking pictures in Nashville pre ok by means of sixth grade. Youngsters, infants!!! It IS the fucking weapons!
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) March 27, 2023
I attempt to keep off right here for my psychological well being however for the love of God! As a mom, I’m pissed the fuck off. Disgrace on each single politician pleased with doing nothing as CHILDREN are getting assassinated on an on a regular basis foundation in a spot that’s imagined to be their protected haven.
— Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) March 27, 2023
Pray for Nashville. A taking pictures at a faculty has occurred. Three youngsters useless. Praying for these infants & their households. Completely devastating 💔
— Carly Pearce (@carlypearce) March 27, 2023