Following the tragedy in which Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend early Saturday and then committed suicide in front of his coach and general manager, many in the sports world shared their reaction on Twitter:
STATEMENT FROM OAKLAND RAIDERS “The Oakland Raiders are empathizing with the Chiefs organization…”
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) December 1, 2012
STATEMENT CONT: “Our hearts are wounded by such an unimaginable tragedy in our NFL family. We will continue to pray for everyone involved.”
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) December 1, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kansas City Chiefs organization today.
— Atlanta_Falcons (@Atlanta_Falcons) December 1, 2012
Wow… Unbelievable tragedy. My prayers go out to the entire Chiefs organization and their families.
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) December 1, 2012
Prayers to all involved in the tragedy in KC… If you or someone you know need help please get it.
— jp arencibia (@jparencibia9) December 1, 2012
Prayers are overflowing from me & the @seahawks players, coaches, & fans for Belcher’s & young lady’s family, friends & @kcchiefs
— Russell Wilson(@DangeRussWilson) December 1, 2012
The Denver Broncos extend their deepest sympathies and prayers to the Kansas City Chiefs and all involved in this tragedy.
— Denver Broncos (@Denver_Broncos) December 1, 2012
My prayers are with the @kcchiefs after the events that unfolded this morning. Life is way bigger than football could ever be.
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) December 1, 2012
God bless the chiefs LB & his babies mother. Hope god watches over the young baby they left behind!!
— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) December 1, 2012
My prayers n condolences to the Belcher family, hoping God gives strength to the Chiefs organization, players n fans during this time ??
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 1, 2012
Times like this you have to pray!!! I love you man, brothers for life!!!! #chiefs
— Dexter McCluster (@dextermccluster) December 1, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to the families and the Chiefs organization during this time. So sad.
— Matt Schaub (@MSchaub8) December 1, 2012
The thoughts and prayers of the entire Dolphins family go out to all the families affected and to the Chiefs organization.
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 1, 2012
My prayer goes out to the victims families, the chiefs and their fans.
— Maurkice Pouncey (@MaurkicePouncey) December 1, 2012
Praying for Javon Belcher and his girlfriend, their respective families and the KC Chiefs
— Will Allen 26 (@WillAllenWAF) December 1, 2012
Crazy to hear about Chiefs LB killing his gf and then committing suicide. Prayers go out to both families and the Chiefs organization ??
— Chad Butler (@CBtrey3) December 1, 2012
Boy….u never know what a person is going through! Prayers to the Belcher family & Chiefs organization
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) December 1, 2012
Hate to hear of one who takes their own life, guess you will never know what was going through their head. #Chiefs
— Zach Mansfield(@mannymackin1) December 1, 2012
Praying for the chiefs today as they lost a player to suicide, it just goes to show you never know who you know. #sosad
— Sierra Taylor (@Sierrantaylor) December 1, 2012
