Shooting at the Grand theater on Johnston.........

[ManAboutTown]

I find it hard to believe people are _____ing that he showed up, if he hadn't then everybody would be mad that he didn't because he was too busy campaigning, talk about a no win situation for him with some people.

Dude did you see the initial interview? It was gross. Obviously speaking to the country rather than the people of Lafayette. The last thing Lafayette needs is a bunch of politicians coming here to use this tragedy to their benefit. Obama can stay where he is, with his mouth in the closed position; same for Jindal.

We got this. No outside help needed.

[cajunhawk]

Terrible. No words can describe it. What demons must a man possess to open up fire in a crowded theater like that? Sure the man had a criminal past...but this ain't criminal. He wasn't holding up the theater for their wallets. This is maniacal. This is pure insanity. Prayers to the families of the departed and those injured. No need for this ____ to happen.

[CajunJack55]

Come on guys, two young ladies were killed, enough with the political crap. Kudos to the teacher who put herself in danger to save others. Kudos to the local law enforcement for the job they did. Kudos to everyone involved that helped with the situation. This is why I will ALWAYS consider Lafayette my home and damn proud of it. Keep praying and doing what you can do to help all those involved!

[sportsfanatic21]

Apparently the guy had an escape plan that was thwarted by the quick reponse by police. Kudos to the LPD and LPSO for keeping this maniac from escaping and potentially endangering more lives.

And prayers to all that were/are affected by this _______, both physically and emotionally.

[CajunDreDog]

Thoughts and prayers to our friends in Lafayette and all fans of the @ULRaginCajuns during this difficult time.

— Sun Belt Conference (@SunBelt) July 24, 2015

[CajunDreDog]

A horrendous and deplorable act 2night in Lafayette - stay strong Cajun fans / Your SBC family has all of you in our prayers.

— Karl Benson (@kbcommish) July 24, 2015

[CajunDreDog]

Our thoughts and prayers are with those in Lafayette this evening! Very sad news for an area in the Sun Belt family.

— UTA Athletics (@UTAMAVS) July 24, 2015

[CajunDreDog]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our Sun Belt brothers and sisters in Lafayette, LA. May your community surround each other with love!!!!

— USA Football (@JagsFootball) July 24, 2015

[cajunhawk]

Apparently the guy had an escape plan that was thwarted by the quick reponse by police. Kudos to the LPD and LPSO for keeping this maniac from escaping and potentially endangering more lives.

And prayers to all that were/are affected by this _______, both physically and emotionally.

Guy must have been mentally deranged if he thought he could open fire in a theater and just casually stroll out.

[CajunDreDog]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Lafayette LA during this difficult time.

— Tom Kleinlein (@TKleinleinAD) July 24, 2015

[CajunDreDog]

#PrayersForLafayette

— UL Ragin' Cajuns (@ULRaginCajuns) July 24, 2015

[CajunDreDog]

#PrayersForLafayette

— Sun Belt Conference (@SunBelt) July 24, 2015