YouTube HQ shooting triggers gun control demands, grief from celebs
The YouTube shooting incident has re-ignited the debate over gun control. But this time, the shock is manifold: the suspect managed to bring a gun into the office of one of the world's topmost tech companies, so where's security? Meanwhile, there's been an outpour of sympathy for Google, YouTube's parent company. CEO Sundar Pichai said he's "grateful to everyone inside and outside the company."
President Donald Trump thanks law enforcement and First Responders
'Thoughts and prayers' not enough, say gun control activists
"Praying for the injured & their families. Grateful to ATF and all law enforcement & first responders," tweeted Vice President Mike Pence. But "no one needs or wants your thoughts and prayers," said actor Bette Midler. "Concerts. Airports. Shopping areas. Churches. Schools. And now work places...This is an American problem. People of @YouTube, we are with you," said Carmen Lo, a Parkland shooting survivor.
'March for Our Lives' extends support
'This one hits close to home': Popular YouTubers express grief
Popular YouTubers offered sympathy. "Unbelievably upset & sick..I have been inside that building & it's scary to even say that..We need change...now!" said Jake Paul. "I'm hoping for a hasty recovery to all affected today and hoping for gun control soon," posted Thomas Sanders "I don't even know what to say anymore about shootings, but this one hits close to home," tweeted Jenn McAllister.
'Every morning I expect to hear about another shooting'
Apple, Twitter, Amazon send best wishes
Other tech giants also offered support. "From everyone at Apple, we send our sympathy and support to the team at YouTube and Google, especially the victims and their families," said CEO Tim Cook. "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with our friends and colleagues in San Bruno," the Twitter team posted. "Horrible and truly tragic day for YouTube and Google," tweeted Amazon's Jeff Bezos.
Microsoft CEO offers condolences
'I know you are in shock': Pichai tells Googlers
Pichai sent a mail to all Google employees about the "horrific act of violence": "We're doing everything we can to support them and their families," it said. "Over the coming days, we will continue to provide support to help everyone in our Google family heal from this unimaginable tragedy." "Let's everyone come together to support Susan (Wojcicki, YouTube CEO) and the YouTube team."