The whole of the U.K. is shocked by the massacre that took place today. A self-employed taxi driver went on the rampage with a shotgun.
In Cumbria, a beautiful area, very popular with holidaymakers.
He killed twelve people and wounded twenty-five others before driving to woodland and committing suicide. Absolutely horrendous.
Our hearts go out to all the relatives of those killed and injured, ordinary people on an ordinary day going about their business. To lose anyone is bad enough - to have them randomly shot down by a total stranger must be so very hard to bear and to come to terms with. May God give them strength to cope with this awful tragedy.
However, the killer's own family is to be pitied. Although divorced, he apparently did have a child or children as he recently became a grandfather. What a legacy to leave to them.
Nothing further is known at this time.
As I said, we are all deeply shocked. May those innocent souls rest in peace.
The picture of horror is only beginning to emerge, Jeannette. I echo your sentiments.
ReplyDeleteHow sad and how terrible. All concerned will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteHello Jeannette
ReplyDeleteIt is so very sad and has been reported that his mother is suffering from cancer too. He has a twin brother who is a policeman. How must his family be now feeling? The Lake District is not far from where I live and we often go there even for the day, such a lovely part of the world.
Absolutely Shocked Jeannette ~ as I am sure everyone in the UK are ~ Such a beautiful normally peaceful Part of the country ~ My thoughts and prayers are with the Friends and Relatives of those involved in this tragedy ~ Ally x
ReplyDeleteDear me Jeanette, whatever is our world coming to. He must have been under some great stress to do such a thing...although he must have thought things out or he would not have had the guns with him. whatever God be with all the families.
ReplyDeleteLove Sybil
PS. I immediatley thought about Jeanie but it was far enough away from her...
Isn`t it appalling Jeannette? I hadn`t heard about it until this evening when I switched on the news. Whatever lead this man to do such a terrible thing. My thoughts are with the famillies of those who lost their lives and those in hospital because of their injuries.
ReplyDeletesad day jeannette.does make you wonder..thanks for post,tc love mort xx
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like some things that happen over here. My sympathy goes out to those families and to his family also.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Helen
God bless all those families! my heart goes out to them. may everyone heal from this..
ReplyDeleteI couldn't believe it when I read what happened today. I thought crazy stuff like that only happened here in the US.
ReplyDeleteWe live in a chaotic world. What drives a person to do these types of things? So terribly sad. Prayers for all the dear people who have been touched by this tragic event. Linda in Washington
ReplyDeleteI'm shocked beyond belief, dear Jeannette. There is no reason on earth - divorced, unstable, abused as a child or whatever other reason the various shrinks may adduce now - for this horrendous crime. And where were the Police? No words anymore. A.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about this. My prayers are sent to your dear country. xox
ReplyDeleteSuch terrible events. My thoughts are with all those affected by the shootings, both directly and indirectly. God only knows what was going through his mind. Why did he do it? Awful, truly awful. May his victims rest in peace. Becky x
ReplyDeleteIt was awful wasn't it? My prayers go out to all families who have been affected by these random killings. I'll be in that area in four weeks time, it's normally such a quiet peaceful place to be. Jeannette xx
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanette, are you ok, missing your blogging. Hope that you have been able to enjoy the lovely warm sunny days we are having,
ReplyDeletelove sybil x
Hi Jeanette, hope that you are ok. have missed your postings...
ReplyDeletelove Sybil x
Hi Jeannette, I sent you an email but no reply. Hope you are all well. Hugs. A.
ReplyDeleteso sorry this happened. so sorry for the victims and their families. may the victims RIP.
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