-- Tap here if you're on a mobile device.

Athletes, coaches and teams based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area -- or tied strongly to it -- took to social media Thursday night and Friday morning in response to the shootings targeting police officers in downtown Dallas.

For coverage of the tragedy from The Morning News, click here.

Here's a quick roundup of how some former and current Dallas Cowboys reacted:

Our community is stunned this morning. My thoughts and prayers go out to the fallen police officers and their loved ones. — Tony Romo (@tonyromo) July 8, 2016

My heart can't shake the sadness that the Sterling and Castile families are enduring as well right now. Horrible 72 hrs for America — Tony Romo (@tonyromo) July 8, 2016

Our thoughts, prayers, and support go out to all those affected by the tragic events last night in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/JzbFdFZIly — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) July 8, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the officers and families affected by last night's tragedy. #PrayersForDallas. pic.twitter.com/IOZcbxlDq3 — Smith Charities (@SmithCharities) July 8, 2016

It is the #Lives that are lost that we are not honoring if we keep having this divide #Fam! This idea is not only about tonight #PEACE !!! — Marcus Spears (@mspears96) July 8, 2016

Man this was so planned!! This is terrorism no doubt about it!! I hope they put these cowards pic up for all to see what weakness looks like — Marcus Spears (@mspears96) July 8, 2016

Out of town, but can't believe what I'm hearing is going on in Dallas. Too great off a city for this type of hatred! #PrayingForDallas 🙏🏾 😰 — Tyrone Crawford 🇨🇦 (@TCrawford98) July 8, 2016

Heartbreaking man. Praying for every person and family member affected by this weeks violence. — Jack Crawford (@Sack_Religious) July 8, 2016

This week has been tragic nationwide. This is not #Dallas. These are terrorists. — Jack Crawford (@Sack_Religious) July 8, 2016

Pray For Dallas! — Dak Prescott (@dak) July 8, 2016

The city that raised me and the city I live in now. Pray for em. #batonrouge #dallas — Ronald Leary (@BigLeary65) July 8, 2016

The violence has gotta stop — Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) July 8, 2016

It's unreal the times we are living in!!! The 2 places I've spent most of my life are cities that represent on both sides what is WRONG!! — Marcus Spears (@mspears96) July 8, 2016

Sadly most police departments around the country don't feel much support these days. #backtheblue pic.twitter.com/ZRY419bQ9O — Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) July 8, 2016

More coverage

DFW athletes, coaches and teams including Dirk, Spieth and Romo reach out on Twitter in response to Dallas shootings

How Yu Darvish, Elvis Andrus and other Texas Rangers reacted to Dallas sniper shootings

How Tony Romo, Cowboys players reacted to Dallas sniper shootings

Joey Gallo recounts special meeting with victim of Dallas shootings; Cowboys' Witten was also moved by fallen officer