Democratic candidates running for president in 2020 condemned anti-Semitism and gun violence following a fatal shooting at a synagogue in Poway, Calif. on Saturday.

One woman was killed and three people were injured in the attack, and a suspect was taken into custody. The Democratic candidates expressed their sorrow, and their support for the victims.

"Jill and I are devastated to hear about today’s shooting at the Chabad Poway synagogue. No one should have to worship in fear," former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Democratic groups using Bloomberg money to launch M in Spanish language ads in Florida Harris faces pivotal moment with Supreme Court battle MORE said in a tweet. "As a country, we must speak out against bigotry and gun violence. We’re in the battle for the soul of this nation—and it’s on all of us to act."

Jill and I are devastated to hear about today’s shooting at the Chabad Poway synagogue. No one should have to worship in fear.



As a country, we must speak out against bigotry and gun violence. We’re in the battle for the soul of this nation—and it’s on all of us to act. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 28, 2019

"Another horrific shooting at a place of worship, today at the Poway Synagogue in San Diego County," wrote Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersOutrage erupts over Breonna Taylor grand jury ruling Dimon: Wealth tax 'almost impossible to do' Grand jury charges no officers in Breonna Taylor death MORE (I-Vt.), who is Jewish. "We must work every day to eradicate all forms of hatred and bigotry, and take serious action to protect Americans from gun violence."

Another horrific shooting at a place of worship, today at the Poway Synagogue in San Diego County. We must work every day to eradicate all forms of hatred and bigotry, and take serious action to protect Americans from gun violence. — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) April 27, 2019

"Yet again a place of worship is the target of senseless gun violence and hate," tweeted Kamala Harris Kamala HarrisHarris faces pivotal moment with Supreme Court battle Nearly 40 Democratic senators call for climate change questions in debates Joe Biden has long forgotten North Carolina: Today's visit is too late MORE (D-Calif.). "Anti-Semitism is real in this country and we must not be silent - enough is enough," she added. "My heart aches for the Chabad of Poway synagogue and the Jewish community. "

Yet again a place of worship is the target of senseless gun violence and hate. Anti-Semitism is real in this country and we must not be silent - enough is enough. My heart aches for the Chabad of Poway synagogue and the Jewish community. — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) April 27, 2019

Rep. Eric Swalwell Eric Michael SwalwellSwalwell calls for creation of presidential crimes commission to investigate Trump when he leaves office 'This already exists': Democrats seize on potential Trump executive order on preexisting conditions Swalwell: Barr has taken Michael Cohen's job as Trump's fixer MORE (D-Calif.) took a more aggressive approach, calling out President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE's offer of "thoughts and prayers."

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"Spare us your thoughts and prayers. It’s an alibi for inaction," he tweeted while replying to a tweet from President Trump earlier.

"You told the NRA yesterday you’d keep dangerous guns in the hands of dangerous people. We will take it from here with action," he added, referencing the National Rifle Association.

Spare us your thoughts and prayers. It’s an alibi for inaction. You told the NRA yesterday you’d keep dangerous guns in the hands of dangerous people. We will take it from here with action.

— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) April 27, 2019

Trump, who had given a speech to the National Rifle Association on Friday, had earlier offered "thoughts and prayers" to people affected by the shooting and praised law enforcement's handling of the case.

"Thoughts and prayers to all of those affected by the shooting at the Synagogue in Poway, California," Trump tweeted. "God bless you all."

"This Shabbat brings another deadly attack on Jews, at worship, on American soil," wrote South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg Pete ButtigiegThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - GOP closes ranks to fill SCOTUS vacancy by November Buttigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Hillicon Valley: FBI, DHS warn that foreign hackers will likely spread disinformation around election results | Social media platforms put muscle into National Voter Registration Day | Trump to meet with Republican state officials on tech liability shield MORE, noting that Saturday was also the Jewish sabbath. "Whenever anyone comes to harm because of their faith, we are all diminished. We cannot rest until hate has no home."

This Shabbat brings another deadly attack on Jews, at worship, on American soil. Whenever anyone comes to harm because of their faith, we are all diminished. We cannot rest until hate has no home. — Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) April 27, 2019

"Heartbroken by the gun violence at Chabad of Poway synagogue on the last day of Passover. I stand with our Jewish neighbors and their freedom to practice their faith without fear," tweeted former Rep. Beto O'Rourke Beto O'RourkeJimmy Carter says his son smoked pot with Willie Nelson on White House roof O'Rourke endorses Kennedy for Senate: 'A champion for the values we're most proud of' 2020 Democrats do convention Zoom call MORE (D-Texas). "We must act now to end this hatred and gun violence. May the memories of those lost be a blessing."