Celebrities renew calls for gun control after California shooting

Hollywood stars are renewing their calls for gun control in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

At least 12 people, including a sheriff’s sergeant, were killed in the Wednesday shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill, according to law enforcement authorities. The suspected shooter is believed to have taken his own life following the attack.

{mosads}As news of the shooting unfolded, several high-profile entertainers expressed sympathy for the victims, with many calling for gun control measures to be taken.

Ellen DeGeneres said she supported “everyone fighting to make change,” writing to her 77 million Twitter followers:

Another senseless act. 13 dead in another mass shooting. Families devastated by violence. Again. My heart is with the people of Thousand Oaks, and with everyone fighting to make change.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) November 8, 2018

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and “Flashdance” star Jennifer Beals shared the names of gun control organizations:

My heart breaks for Thousand Oaks today. My heart is dust from being broken for so many places in our country so many times.https://t.co/eeeYoLdxn6 https://t.co/Amg3BSQ2Qm

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 8, 2018

When there’s illness we don’t just pray we call a doctor, we study the disease to find a cure. The U.S. is suffering from mass gun violence. No where is safe from this disease. We need a call for studies from NIH, we need gun reform. NOW. @Everytown @MomsDemand @AMarch4OurLives

— Jennifer Beals (@jenniferbeals) November 8, 2018

Actress Ellen Pompea compared access to guns to candy, writing:

In our “new America “ no one is safe… anywhere ever… I am so beyond disgusted… let’s just keep passing out guns like they are gummy bears yeah ..let’s just not do anything https://t.co/l46pbOXIQL

— Ellen Pompeo (@EllenPompeo) November 8, 2018

Other performers pleaded for change, writing:

My heart is heavy with news of another mass shooting in Thousand Oaks. Praying for the lives lost and those affected, and for the change we need to end gun violence. #EnoughIsEnough

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) November 8, 2018

My heart is heavy with news of another mass shooting in Thousand Oaks. Praying for the lives lost and those affected, and for the change we need to end gun violence. #EnoughIsEnough

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) November 8, 2018

Absolutely gutted to wake up to this news. Again. I can’t imagine the abjact pain & grief of the families who lost loved ones, including Sheriff Helus who ran in to save victims during the shooting-my heart is with you. Why do we continue to do nothing to prevent these tragedies? https://t.co/QPcQ1ufl9T

— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) November 8, 2018

Waking up to the news of the shooting in Thousand Oaks. My heart is broken for all of the victims and their families. I’m at a loss. Again. Again. Again.

— Busy Philipps (@BusyPhilipps) November 8, 2018