House Majority Whip Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who represents the California district where a school shooting took place on Thursday, took to Twitter to offer prayers for the victims, saying he was “deeply saddened and troubled” by the news.
Re: the reported shooting at Taft HS: I am deeply saddened and troubled by news of the shooting.
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPWhip) January 10, 2013
Judy and I offer our prayers to the victims, their families and the entire Taft community. #CA
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPWhip) January 10, 2013
At least two people were shot Thursday at Taft High School in Taft, Calif. One suspect is reportedly in custody.