P.K. Subban and members of the Dallas Stars stood among those who shared heartfelt messages after the shootings that killed five police officers in Dallas on Thursday.
(NBC News DFW has more on the frightening situation.)
Many tweeted messages like #DallasStrong while Subban’s statement ranks among the moist poignant: “stop the violence.”
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) July 8, 2016
The Stars released the following statement about the matter:
Deepest sympathies to all those affected in Dallas tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with DART PD and Dallas PD.
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 8, 2016
Individual members of the Stars also shared their condolences.
Horrible news to wake up to today. Thoughts and prayers to Dallas PD DART PD and my city.
— Tyler Seguin (@tseguinofficial) July 8, 2016
Be safe Dallas! 🙏🏼
— Jamie Benn (@jamiebenn14) July 8, 2016
Seeing the news & saddened.All of my sympathies go out to the families of the brave officers and everyone affected.Be safe everyone. #dallas
— Antoine Roussel (@Rous_ant) July 8, 2016
#DallasStrong #DallasStrong #DallasStrong #DallasStrong ❤️❤️❤️
— John Klingberg (@johnklingberg) July 8, 2016
Former players shared their sentiments as well, including longtime face of the franchise Mike Modano.
— Mike Modano (@9modano) July 8, 2016
Jason Demers shared this thought following the scary moments in his former hockey city.
2016 and we're top to bottom embarrassing as a people #allinthistogether
— jason demers (@jasondemers5) July 8, 2016
This is just a sample of the outpouring of support from those who play and follow the sport following a tragedy that hits close to home.
I love Dallas. Hang in there today, everyone.
— Bob Sturm (@SportsSturm) July 8, 2016