Five officers were shot in southeast Houston on Monday, according to police.
As the news unfolded, many people took to social media to express their concern and offer their support.
Here are some of the messages we have seen:
Thinking about the officers involved and hoping everyone is going to be alright. ???????? https://t.co/wQ30Z4d0y2
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 29,2019
Heart broken. My thoughts and prayers are with our police officers and their families.
— Alex Bregman (@ABREG_1) January 29,2019
Five brave Houston police officers have been shot and need your prayers. They risk everything to keep our communities safe.
— Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) January 29,2019
The call that no leader in law enforcement wants to answer. PRAY NOW for our HPD officers! We stand ready to assist them any way possible! @HPOUTX @houstonpolice pic.twitter.com/hY5vD1xnMp
— Constable Alan Rosen (@ConstableRosen) January 28,2019
Just been notified that three (3) of HPD officers have been shot. I am waiting to get a status report. I am asking for your prayers for them. st
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) January 28,2019
Monitoring the news from southeast Houston where 5 police officers have been shot. We know the officers have been transported to the medical center by Life Flight and ambulance, but their conditions are unknown at this time. Please keep these officers in your prayers.
— Councilman (@RobertGallegos_) January 29,2019
My thoughts are with our brave law enforcement officers who were injured tonight in Houston. Thank you for protecting our community. Houston stands with you. https://t.co/Ctceuz7K05
— Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (@RepFletcher) January 29,2019
Pray for these brave officers and their families.
