Elementary School Massacre: 27 Reported Dead, at Least 18 Kids as Celebrities React to Horrible Tragedy (VIDEO)

Posted December 14, 2012, 2:17 pm   •   by Andy Scott   •   1 comments

A reported 27 people, including 18 children, were shot at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT Friday morning. Although the number of people killed or wounded has yet to be confirmed, television and online news outlets are reporting that authorities found the alleged perpetrator, an adult male, dead at the scene following the shooting spree. A second person is being questioned in relation to the shootings as well.

Meanwhile, Hollywood celebrities wasted no time taking to social media to express their grief and outrage at the incident. Stars like Miley Cyrus, Kim Kardashian and Blake Shelton were understandably sad and angry as they shared their thoughts and prayers for the families of the victims.

In fact, many wondered how this possibly could have happened again -- especially so soon after the shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, CO, that left 12 dead and 56 injured in July.

"Why do bad things happen to such good people... Especially young ones." tweeted Cyrus.

"What has this world come to?" Added Kim Kardashian.

Read on to see more Twitter reactions from Hollywood, below.

Miley Cyrus

Why does this happen? Why do bad things happen to such good people... Especially young ones. Sendingblessings to CT.

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) December 14, 2012

Kim Kardashian

In total shock over the school shooting in Ct! 18 children shot dead & 9 adults by a father of one of the kids! What has this world come to — Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) December 14, 2012

  Khloe Kardashian

To harm children who are defenseless is truly disgusting. I'm in disbelief. #PrayforNewtown my heart truly goes out to EVERYONE affected — KhloéKardashianOdom (@KhloeKardashian) December 14, 2012

Blake Shelton

Stand strong and stand united everyone... We are Americans and we are better than this. What a sad sad disgusting day this is...

— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) December 14, 2012

Jessica Alba

One child is confirmed dead in #Newtown shooting theatln.tc/SoSXAd - this is just awful. My heart goes out 2 all affected... So sad

— Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) December 14, 2012

Kevin McHale

No words, this is a horrific tragedy. Thoughts are with all the children, parents & teachers. — Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) December 14, 2012

  Michael Moore

Only minutes away from pundits & politicians say, "This isn't the time to talk about gun control." Really? When is that moment? — Michael Moore (@MMFlint) December 14, 2012

Bethenny Frankel

Oh my goodness. There has been a shooting at a school. I had no idea. This is so tragic. Poor babies!

— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) December 14, 2012

Josh Duhamel

My heart hurts for the victims & their families of the CT school shooting. This needs to stop. Schools must be safe again.

— Josh Duhamel (@joshduhamel) December 14, 2012

Steve Carell

Hold your kids close today. — Steve Carell (@SteveCarell) December 14, 2012

  Kristin Chenoweth

Our hearts are broken for you, Newtown. — Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) December 14, 2012

Russell Simmons

prayers for the children, families and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School and the people of Newtown.my heart is broken.

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) December 14, 2012

Christopher Gorham

No time like today.Grieve AND talk.Today, tomorrow, the next day.AND, let's only call the murderer by his earned name, Some Asshole.

— Christopher Gorham (@ChrisGorham) December 14, 2012