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

[dawg1984]

Praying none of y'all's family or friends were affected by this tragic event.

I never would have expected something like this to happen in Louisiana. I am N. Louisiana born and bred. Lived there for 37 years and have friends in S. Louisiana. All Louisianans I know or have encountered are all upfront people that love life. This really saddens me that someone in our great state could do such a thing.

[cajun4life]

Praying none of y'all's family or friends were affected by this tragic event.

I never would have expected something like this to happen in Louisiana. I am N. Louisiana born and bred. Lived there for 37 years and have friends in S. Louisiana. All Louisianans I know or have encountered are all upfront people that love life. This really saddens me that someone in our great state could do such a thing.

The shooter was a vagrant from Alabama according to news reports. It's just sad that two beautiful young ladies had to lose their life for that dipchit.

[CRAWFISH61]

My daughter's best friend was watching the movie in that theatre when the shooting starting. Fortunately, she was sitting in the front of the theatre and was able to escape without injury. Another of her friends was shot twice and sustained a broken leg. She is in critical condition but stable.

[CajunDreDog]

Praying peace and healing for our community......🙏

— Mark Hudspeth (@ULCoachHud) July 24, 2015

[douglas]

Jillian was a beautifully talented person, we finished at UL together in a very small class of fine arts graduates. She never hesitated even one second to respectfully let me know an idea I had was bull____, and it pushed me to work harder. My work is better because of it. Another thing I admired was her ability to take the lead. She wanted our neighborhood to be safer ao she took the steps to create one. We weren't close friends after school, more just professional acquaintances, but I wanted to let the board know that we lost an up and coming talent, a mover and a shaker in the community and an all around beautiful person.

[Bandwagon King]

Praying none of y'all's family or friends were affected by this tragic event.

I never would have expected something like this to happen in Louisiana. I am N. Louisiana born and bred. Lived there for 37 years and have friends in S. Louisiana. All Louisianans I know or have encountered are all upfront people that love life. This really saddens me that someone in our great state could do such a thing.

This needs to be repeated. this scumbag was NOT a son of Louisiana.
I would like to pass along my condolences to the friends, & family members of the injured, as well as the lovely deceased ladies who tragically lost their lives in this cowardly hideous idiotic act of colossal stupidity.

I would also like to congratulate the quick thinking nameless heroic teacher who risked her life by getting to the fire alarm, & pulling it to get as many other patrons out of the theater as soon as possible, most likely saving dozens of others from being shot needlessly. It is my understanding following the story, that she & her friend were both very heroic in their deeds. And their quick action shows what the heart, & courage of the Lafayette community represents.

[CajunJack55]

This needs to be repeated. this scumbag was NOT a son of Louisiana.
I would like to pass along my condolences to the friends, & family members of the injured, as well as the lovely deceased ladies who tragically lost their lives in this cowardly hideous idiotic act of colossal stupidity.

I would also like to congratulate the quick thinking nameless heroic teacher who risked her life by getting to the fire alarm, & pulling it to get as many other patrons out of the theater as soon as possible, most likely saving dozens of others from being shot needlessly. It is my understanding following the story, that she & her friend were both very heroic in their deeds. And their quick action shows what the heart, & courage of the Lafayette community represents.

Very well said BWK. Great leadership from our officials and our community. Makes me very proud.

Edit: ____ off who ever gave me a negative rep for this comment.

[LaCajunsFan]

Jillian was a beautifully talented person, we finished at UL together in a very small class of fine arts graduates. She never hesitated even one second to respectfully let me know an idea I had was bull____, and it pushed me to work harder. My work is better because of it. Another thing I admired was her ability to take the lead. She wanted our neighborhood to be safer ao she took the steps to create one. We weren't close friends after school, more just professional acquaintances, but unwanted to let the board know that we lost an up and coming talent, a mover and a shaker in the community and an all around beautiful person.

A really nice tribute....thanks for sharing. We now have a better understanding of what we have lost.

[CajunDreDog]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families in Lafayette. #PrayersForLafayette

— LSUsports (@LSUsports) July 24, 2015

[CajunDreDog]

Sending love & prayers to our friends @ULRaginJazz and the city of Lafayette, LA. ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/uLW6CjmpSJ

— FSU Golden Girls (@FSU_GoldenGirls) July 24, 2015

[Lexhead]

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!

This!!!!!

[NOCajun]

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