Wednesday’s shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida claimed at least 17 lives. Authorities say the 19-year-old suspect had been expelled from the school last year.

The following reaction is from North Carolina’s Congressional delegation:

Tragic news out of Florida. Please keep the victims, their families, first responders and the community in your thoughts and prayers. — Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) February 14, 2018

.@SpeakerRyan: the American people demand action. These bills deserve a vote: -HR 1478 – Gun Violence Research Act

-HR 2598 – Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017

-HR 3947 – Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act

-HR 4240 – Public Safety & Second Amendment Rights Protection Act https://t.co/7wtYI6I9yk — David E. Price (@RepDavidEPrice) February 14, 2018

Images coming out of Florida are devastating. The need for action has never been greater: we MUST do more to protect our communities from the heartbreak of gun violence. @SpeakerRyan must bring a gun violence bill to the floor immediately. Basic human decency demands it. — David E. Price (@RepDavidEPrice) February 14, 2018

Once again we are reminded that violence, hopelessness, & a lack of mutual respect are too prevalent in our culture. As we pray for the victims of today’s shooting, we should also pray for the emotional and spiritual healing of fellow Americans dealing with matters of the heart. — Congressman Robert Pittenger (@RepPittenger) February 14, 2018

Today, we witnessed another heartbreaking and devastating scene from a school shooting. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We must do more to protect our communities from gun violence. — Alma S. Adams (@RepAdams) February 14, 2018

This is an act of pure evil. I cannot imagine what these parents and teachers are going through right now. Praying for a swift end and safety for these children. https://t.co/pXcBmBb3nU — Rep. Mark Walker (@RepMarkWalker) February 14, 2018

I am closely monitoring the developments at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. It is heartbreaking to think of what the families are going through right now. This senseless violence must end. — G. K. Butterfield (@GKButterfield) February 14, 2018

I'm speechless. As a parent of three, I can't begin to imagine the pain this evil act has inflicted on these innocent children and their families. My prayers are with the people of Parkland. — Ted Budd (@RepTedBudd) February 14, 2018