Democrats target 'gun violence' in response to NYC shooting

New York Democrats and other lawmakers took to Twitter to respond to Friday's shooting near the Empire State Building, with several legislators calling for a renewed look at gun violence.

New York Democrats Sen. Charles Schumer and Reps. Charles Rangel, Gregory Meeks and Joseph Crowley, along with Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio) tweeted following the morning's tragedy, when nine people were shot and one killed. 

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (D) also blamed "the national problem of gun violence."

My deepest condolences go out to the family & friends of the victims killed by the gunman in front of the Empire State Building.

— Charles Rangel (@cbrangel) August 24, 2012

Saddened by news of another senseless shooting. My thoughts & prayers are with the victims and their loved ones #EmpireStateShooting

— Joseph Crowley (@repjoecrowley) August 24, 2012

My deepest condolences to the victims and families of the #EmpireStateBuilding tragedy. We must come together against senseless gun violence

— Marcia Fudge (@RepMarciaFudge) August 24, 2012

Yet another tragedy because of gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims & families affected by the Empire State Building shooting

—Gregory Meeks (@GregoryMeeks) August 24, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims at the Empire State Building shooting. Thank you NYPD and everyday NY heroes.

— Charles Schumer (@ChuckSchumer) August 24, 2012