Kings Of Leon drummer Nathan Followill has shared his response on Twitter, following information of a mass capturing at a non-public Christian college in Nashville.
Earlier right this moment (March 27), six folks together with three youngsters have been killed on the Covenant School in Nashville. The 28-year-old feminine suspect within the capturing was killed in an altercation with police (through BBC News).
In an announcement, Nashville Mayor John Cooper mentioned the town has “joined the dreaded, long list of communities to experience a school shooting”.
“My heart goes out to the families of the victims,” Cooper added. “Our entire city stands with you.”
Sharing his response on Twitter, Followill wrote: “A school shooting just happened near my sons school. Multiple children dead but let’s make sure that the gunman had his 2nd Amendment rights. Fuck you Bill Lee and fuck the NRA.”
A faculty capturing simply occurred close to my sons college. Multiple youngsters lifeless however let’s make it possible for the gunman had his 2nd Amendment rights. Fuck you Bill Lee and fuck the NRA.
— nathan followill (@doctorfollowill) March 27, 2023
He continued: “Sending my youngsters to high school shouldn’t really feel like sending them to a struggle zone that they might not come residence from. This is all so unhappy and nothing is ever carried out about it aside from ideas and prayers from these at residence cleansing their assault rifles.
“I’m normally not a political person on social media but this hit too close to home. I hope these kids can heal from this unthinkable tragedy.”
More musicians have since shared their reactions, together with Margo Price, who wrote: “4 dead so far in an elementary school shooting in Nashville this am. Can I ask you, @GovBillLee why you passed permit less carry in 2021? Our children are dying and being shot in school but you’re more worried about drag queens than smart gun laws? You have blood on your hands.”
Sheryl Crow mentioned: “No words… The Covenant School. Our children deserve better. Praying for all affected. Tragic America.”
She later wrote, in response to a tweet by Sen. Marsha Blackburn: “If you are ready to assist, please pass sensible gun laws so that the children of Tennessee and America at large might attend school without risk of being gunned down.”
See extra reactions under.
4 lifeless up to now in an elementary college capturing 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 at school however you’re extra nervous about drag queens than good gun legal guidelines?
You have blood in your arms https://t.co/OEdMYRkFuI
— Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) March 27, 2023
No phrases… The Covenant School. Our youngsters deserve higher.
Praying for all affected. Tragic America.
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) March 27, 2023
Don’t even. You vote in opposition to each frequent 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
School capturing in Nashville pre okay by way of sixth grade. Children, 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. Shame on each single politician comfortable with doing nothing as CHILDREN are getting assassinated on an on a regular basis foundation in a spot that’s presupposed to be their secure haven.
— Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) March 27, 2023
Pray for Nashville. A capturing at a faculty has occurred. Three youngsters lifeless. Praying for these infants & their households. Absolutely devastating 💔
— Carly Pearce (@carlypearce) March 27, 2023