President Trump and others from across the nation are showing support for Florence law enforcement on social media following Wednesday’s shooting of eight people, seven of which were law enforcement officers. A Florence police officer is deceased after the shooting.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence Police Department tonight, in South Carolina. We are forever grateful for what our Law Enforcement Officers do 24/7/365. https://t.co/ZwDmDthItD— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 4, 2018
This is simply devastating news from Florence. The selfless acts of bravery from the men and women in law enforcement is real, just like the power of prayer is real. (1/2)— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) October 3, 2018
Heartbroken over the shooting involving the Florence area police officers.
God bless those who choose to protect us and their families. We are keeping them in our prayers.— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 4, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with our law enforcement family in Florence County tonight. We will do whatever we can to help you and your loved ones through this terrible time.— Horry County PD (@horrycountypd) October 4, 2018
Our deepest sorrow and condolences go out to family of the officer who was killed in the line of duty in Florence County today. All of the people of South Carolina have suffered a loss, as one who was devoted to protecting our safety has been taken from us in a senseless act.— James Smith for Governor (@JamesSmithforSC) October 3, 2018
Our hearts go out to the law enforcement officers in Florence County who bravely responded to the active shooting incident this evening. @FlorenceCoEMD Our prayers are with all of you & your loved ones. pic.twitter.com/K0WIgwaUpd— S.C. National Guard (@SCNationalGuard) October 3, 2018
We love you Florence County Sheriff’s Office and all of Florence Law Enforcement Officers. Our hearts are broken. We lift you prayer. @KenneyBoone @scflorencecity @FlorenceCoEMD pic.twitter.com/HVMy6YR9Q2— Horry County Sheriff (@horrysheriff) October 4, 2018
We at the Myrtle Beach Police Department send prayers to our Law Enforcement family in Florence #prayersforFlorence— Myrtle Beach Police (@MBPDSC) October 3, 2018
This is a very sad time for all of South Carolina. Our neighbors in Florence are suffering the loss of one of their officers and a family’s life has been forever changed. Please join me in praying for this community and for all of our men and women in blue who risk their lives.— Mayor Brenda Bethune (@BethuneForMB) October 4, 2018
Our hearts and prayers go out to all the friends and families affected by this recent tragedy pic.twitter.com/Do8kxCWcyD— Myrtle Beach FD (@MyrtleBeachFire) October 4, 2018
The Georgetown Police Department’s thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the tragedy in Florence County today.— Georgetown Police (@GeorgetownPD) October 4, 2018
pic.twitter.com/Hpsdcw00ss— Midway Fire Rescue (@MidwayFireResQ) October 3, 2018
Our deepest condolences are with the City of Florence Police Department and our prayers are with all the wounded officers from the City Police and the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, and their families. Our hearts break for you.— Georgetown County SC (@GtCountySC) October 3, 2018
Prayers for strength and consolation lifted for Florence PD & Florence County Sheriffs Office during this difficult time.— Pawleys Island PD (@PawleysIslandPD) October 4, 2018
We understand how you feel #FlorenceSC and we stand with you. pic.twitter.com/x9FR81QY3U— Columbia Police Dept (@ColumbiaPDSC) October 4, 2018
We’re thinking about our fellow #lawenforcement officers with the Florence Police Department and the Florence County Sheriff’s Office as they deal with the aftermath of a call and response unlike any other. We stand by ready to support them any way we can. #LESM pic.twitter.com/sBto8y0zAK— Lexington Sheriff (@LCSD_News) October 3, 2018
The news out of Florence County, South Carolina is beyond tragic. Reports of 7 officers shot and 1 killed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence Police Department and all those impacted by this senseless tragedy https://t.co/W90Kjk53iJ— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) October 4, 2018
Our prayers and support are with the Florence Police Department, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the families of the law enforcement officers involved in the incident this evening. pic.twitter.com/cvMgWH5QTl— Lexington Police(SC) (@LexingtonPD) October 4, 2018
We stand behind our brothers & sisters in blue at the Florence County Sheriff’s Department and the Florence PD.
Tragedies like these remind us of the sacrifices our police officers around the country make every day.
Our hearts are in South Carolina tonight and forevermore.— Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) October 4, 2018
Our hearts bleed blue tonight as saddening news of 1 officer killed and 6 others wounded in Florence County, S.C. The line maybe thinner tonight, but it shall never break. May justice reign hard on the heinous and god protect righteous. 💙 #TheThinBlueLine— El Portal Police Department (@ElPortalPD) October 4, 2018
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office & Florence Police Department during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/7C9E9KeDoP— Greer, SC Police (@GreerPolice) October 3, 2018
The #YCSOFamily is lifting up the Florence County Sheriff’s Office & Florence Police Dept. right now in prayer. Our thoughts are with both agencies & hope the citizens of South Carolina rally around their officers as they did for us during this tragic time.— York County Sheriff (@YCSO_SC) October 3, 2018
Praying for the five law enforcement officers shot in an active shooter incident in Florence County, South Carolina this evening. Our thoughts are with them as we remain hopeful for the best possible outcome.— Seminole County S.O. (@SeminoleSO) October 3, 2018
The Cape Coral Police Department expresses thoughts and prayers for the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, the Florence Police Department, the family, friends and the community during this horrific time! 7 officers shot with 1 dead. pic.twitter.com/aCHS9837Eq— Cape Coral Police (@CapePD) October 4, 2018