There has been an outpouring of support from Houston politicians and law enforcement on social media.
Houston Mayor Sylvester turner called for unity and lamented that their have been too many senseless acts in recent months.
Too many incidents have taken place over past couple of months. Too many senseless acts. We must come together as one. #unity #BatonRouge-st
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) July 17, 2016
The Harris County Sheriffs Office and the Houston Police Department offered their thoughts and prayers to their colleagues in Baton Rouge.
Our hearts are heavy this morning--again. Thoughts & prayers for our colleagues in @BRPD & their families. #ThinBlueLine #BatonRouge
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) July 17, 2016
The men and women of HPD extend our thoughts and prayers to the Baton Rouge Police Department. https://t.co/AVaw9jEjFQ
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 17, 2016
Governor Greg Abbott reached out to Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and echoed Mayor Turner's call for unity.
Spoke with @LouisianaGov. We agree we must unite & strengthen our commitment to protect law enforcement. https://t.co/sPxfqBhsqU
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) July 17, 2016
I ask for Texans to pray for officers killed & injured in #BatonRouge. It's time for us to unite as Americans to say no more.
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) July 17, 2016
More social media reaction to Sunday's fatal shooting of three officers in Baton Rouge.
.@POTUS condemns police shootings: "There is no justification for violence against law enforcement." #BatonRouge pic.twitter.com/RXJQBAeUDh
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) July 17, 2016
Ambushing police officers is 1 of the most cowardly acts I can imagine. I stand w/ law enforcement & all who mourn the officers #BatonRouge
— Rep. Hank Johnson (@RepHankJohnson) July 17, 2016
We grieve for the officers killed in Baton Rouge today. How many law enforcement and people have to...https://t.co/pPNrzG8kEa
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 17, 2016
LA GOP delegation issues statement from Cleveland on #BatonRouge: "We will stand united and prayerful against evil" pic.twitter.com/KK9sbQgEPd
— ABC News (@ABC) July 17, 2016
