Los Angeles Rams

Rams offer condolences, messages of hope following Thousand Oaks shooting

Published Nov. 8, 2018 10:17 p.m. ET

The latest and senseless tragedy hits very close to home for the Los Angeles Rams.

The Rams are headquartered on the campus of Cal Lutheran in the suburb of Thousand Oaks.

On early Thursday, a gunman opened fire at the Borderline Bar & Grill, killing 12 before the violence ended.

https://www.foxsports.com/west/story/los-angeles-kings-honor-victims-families-thousand-oaks-shooting-110818

The Rams release a statement, offering support of the community, one which some of the players, staff and coaches call home.

https://twitter.com/RamsNFL/status/1060561378107252736

Later on Thursday, Coach Sean McVay offered his thoughts and prayers.

https://twitter.com/RamsNFL/status/1060645329387741184

Throughout the day, other members of the organization offered similar condolences and messages of hope & support.

https://twitter.com/awhitworth77/status/1060526589669068801

https://twitter.com/JHekker/status/1060540999741538304

https://twitter.com/JaredGoff16/status/1060551113202520065

https://twitter.com/CooperKupp/status/1060555165084700679

https://twitter.com/brandincooks/status/1060642389679697920

Other Southern California teams and athletes offered similar messages.

https://twitter.com/LAClippers/status/1060716505602580481

https://twitter.com/LAKings/status/1060572863248269312

https://twitter.com/LAKings/status/1060572863248269312

https://twitter.com/LAKings/status/1060572863248269312

https://twitter.com/Chargers/status/1060565009900556288

https://twitter.com/Angels/status/1060594536005554176

https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1060585843352432640

https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/1060588463798374401