Awful.

I joke about a lot on here, but murder isn't one of them, and especially not murder of innocent adults AND little children.   By now everyone knows about the horrible shooting that occurred this morning at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut (about 65 miles northeast of New York City).  All the details haven't been sorted out yet, but it has been released that 28 people - including 20 children - are dead as the result of the shooting spree that took place this morning.  Unbelievably the shooter shot over 100 rounds before he was shot down himself by police.   This is so horrible.  I feel terribly for all those involved.  It's impossible to imagine what can make someone do something so awful.

The metal community has been reaching out.  Check out what they say after the jump.
Slash ‏@Slash-
"The Conn elementary school shooting is horrific. Those poor kids. & their families. I'm speechless."

Nikki Sixx ‏@NikkiSixx-
"MORE shooting's killing innocent people? WE NEED STRICTER GUN LAWS NOW.My prayers go out to all the families. #Heartbreaking"

Down ‏@downnola-
"none of us have the words to express what we feel today. our hearts are broken."

Chris Jericho ‏(WWE wrestler/Fozzy) @IAmJericho-
"Just heard about the school shooting. I want to puke. Time for Americas love affair w guns to end. Maybe it’s best if the Mayans are right."

Shadows Fall ‏@ShadowsFallBand-
"Absolutely horrified by the school shooting in CT. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families involved."

Alex Skolnick (Testament) ‏@AlexSkolnick-
"Just now getting latest news ie Connecticut. Unthinkably horrifying. Sad day for many & for the US. Enough already. What will the pro-gun constituency say now- to start arming 4th graders? Responsible Gun Ownership= Fine. Current System=Not Working." Alex followed up with "Gun control may not be the right answer 2 mass shootings. But not talking about what 2 do is definitely the wrong answer."

Josh Todd ‏(Buckcherry) @jtbuckcherry-
"Our country needs serious help... 31 U.S. school shootings since Columbine. 14 shootings in the rest of the world”

Lamb Of God ‏@Lambofgodband-
"Our thoughts are with the community of Newtown"

Frankie Bello (Anthrax) ‏@TheFrankBello-
My heart and love goes out to the families of the victims in Newtown.

Scott Ian (Anthrax) ‏@Scott_Ian-
"I can't imagine the agony the families in Newtown are feeling right now. Absolutely horrifying. What is wrong with humanity?"

Vince Neil ‏@TheVinceNeil-
-"Sad day today. Prayers to all the families. Gun Control!!!"
-"Why is everyone so concerned with guns? What about the CHILDREN that were MURDERED today! Get your priorities straight!! Come on people!!"
-"I did say gun control but I didn't think 90% of you would care more about your gun than dead children!!!"
-"FUCK YOU to EVERYONE who puts guns in front of kids!! Do not come to ANY shows! You are sick!!"

Jamey Jasta ‏(Hatebreed) @jameyjasta-
My heart is broken for the families & loved ones of the victims & the entire community of Newtown. A great place that I know well.

Suffocation ‏@suffocationband
"Horrible what has happened in Connecticut! what the hell is wrong with people?"

CJ Ashba (new version GNR) ‏@DjASHBA-
"Connecticut school shooting claims nearly 30 lives. I am horrified to hear about this tragedy. My heart goes out to all the victims and fams"

MichaelSweet Stryper ‏@michaelhsweet-
"#PrayForNewtown -That's all we can do. It's heartbreaking to see this kind of madness. Your speechless yet you want to say so much."