Patrick Dempsey Reacts to Deadly Mass Shooting in Maine Hometown | THR News Video
Patrick Dempsey and more Hollywood figures have reacted with shock and sorrow following a mass shooting that took place in Lewiston, Maine, that left at least 18 people dead. Hear more about this story in this video.
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00:00 Patrick Dempsey and more Hollywood figures have reacted with shock and sorrow following
00:04 a mass shooting that took place in Lewiston, Maine that left at least 18 people dead.
00:09 The Grey's Anatomy alum took to his Instagram on Thursday to express his devastation over
00:14 the tragedy that took place in his hometown.
00:16 "I am shocked and deeply saddened by last night's tragedy in my hometown Lewiston, Maine.
00:22 Maine's great strength is its sense of community and now we are being asked to come together
00:26 to support everyone that has been devastated by this senseless act," Dempsey added.
00:30 "My family and I are heartbroken for the victims, their families and the community."
00:35 According to the Associated Press, on Wednesday night, authorities said a man shot and killed
00:39 at least 18 people and injured 13 others in a shooting spree at two different locations
00:44 - a bowling alley and a local bar.
00:47 As of Thursday evening, the suspect is still at large with a massive search effort still
00:50 underway.
00:52 Residents in the town and surrounding areas have been told to stay locked in their homes
00:56 under a shelter-in-place advisory.
00:58 Other members of Hollywood, who are also Maine natives, also spoke out about the tragedy.
01:02 Author Stephen King wrote, "The shootings occurred less than 50 miles from where I live.
01:07 I went to high school in Lisbon.
01:09 It's the rapid-fire killing machines, people.
01:11 This is madness in the name of freedom.
01:13 Stop electing apologists for murder."
01:15 Earlier Thursday, John Mulaney and Pete Davidson announced that they have rescheduled two of
01:19 their upcoming comedy shows in the state after the shooting.
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