When a suspected terrorist careened into pedestrians and cyclists on a bike path in New York City Tuesday, killing eight and injuring several more, actor Josh Groban was right nearby.
The Broadway star and Grammy nominee documented the quick response from the local police and other first responders.
"Oh my god I just heard gun shots and ran with my dog," he wrote. "Once I got far enough away I took this video of the quick response from our amazing NYPD and NYFD."
I hope everyone’s ok. Was half a block from me, didn’t see it but heard 8-10 quick rounds fired off. Be safe with your kids out there.
— josh goblin ?? (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
I’m shaking. That’s the corner I was supposed to have my coffee but my dog pulled me into the park half a block away 10 min before shooting. https://t.co/AvQeRv7Jha
— josh goblin ?? (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
Once I got far enough away I took this video of the quick response from our amazing NYPD and NYFD pic.twitter.com/v0nwJiqmDw
— josh goblin ?? (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
Other actors, musicians and artists took to Twitter not only to share their shock and sympathy, but also to thank those people on the scene who tended to the victims.
"Grey's Anatomy" star Sara Ramirez added, "Thoughts and prayers to my beloved NYC and all those who were injured. Everyone please be safe tonight."
Thoughts and prayers to my beloved NYC and all those who were injured. Everyone please be safe tonight.
— Sara Ramirez (@SaraRamirez) October 31, 2017
Other reactions included:
Horrified by this news coming out of NYC. https://t.co/vbtGaHA4w3
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) October 31, 2017
Prayers for NYC.
— Mia Hamm (@MiaHamm) October 31, 2017
Waiting for more news about the shooting downtown. Stay safe, NYC.
— Lin-Unwell Mirandead (@Lin_Manuel) October 31, 2017