Sports world shocked, saddened after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
The Pittsburgh community was devastated Saturday when a gunman opened fire in a synagogue, and the local professional sports franchises were quick to express their condolences in the wake of the tragic mass shooting in their city.
We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected by this morning’s tragedy in Pittsburgh. We will continue to pray for everyone involved.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 27, 2018
We are incredibly saddened to hear of this morning's tragedy at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. We send our thoughts and prayers to all those affected.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 27, 2018
Our hearts break at the news of this morning's tragedy in the Squirrel Hill area of Pittsburgh. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this horrible event.
— Pirates (@Pirates) October 27, 2018
Several players from the various Pittsburgh franchises offered their own individual thoughts after learning of the news.
Crosby: "We woke up to the terrible news this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and families affected by what happened this morning. Knowing Pittsburgh, I know we'll stick together and rally around them and be there to support and help in any way we can."
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 27, 2018
Coach Sullivan: "Before I take any questions, I just wanted to say on behalf of the Penguins organization, we just want to express our condolences and our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the tragedy in Pittsburgh that took place today."
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 27, 2018
Deeply saddened to hear the news of the shooting in Pittsburgh this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected. Stay strong Pittsburgh.
— Justin Schultz (@6Schultz6) October 27, 2018
Lots of heartfelt comments from the Penguins about the tragedy in Pittsburgh. Olli Maatta: “I’m so sad. I don’t even know what to say. I love Pittsburgh so much. It’s a great city. It’s a sad day. “
— Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH) October 27, 2018
My heart seriously hurts for Pittsburgh and all of the innocent people that have been affected. #PittsburghStrong
— Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon19) October 27, 2018
My prayers goes out to families of the victims, everyone in the city of Pittsburgh, and the Jewish-American community, I can’t believe the news. Stay strong 🙏🏾#PittsburghSynagogueShooting
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) October 27, 2018
Prayers Up for Pittsburgh 🙏🏾
— Antonio Brown (@AB84) October 27, 2018
The Steelers will hold a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting at Heinz Field prior to Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
A suspect was taken into custody Saturday after opening fire, killing 11 people and injuring at least six others, including four police officers, at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, according to The Associated Press' Gene Pushkar.