Virginia lawmakers mourned the victims of a shooting in Virginia Beach that killed 11 and injured six people Friday.

The shooting occurred about 4 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Municipal Building when a “longtime employee of public utilities” began to “indiscriminately fire upon all the victims,” according to Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervara.

“This is a tragic day for Virginia Beach and our entire Commonwealth. My heart breaks for the victims of this devastating shooting, their families, and all who loved them. I am on my way to Virginia Beach now and will be there within the hour,” Gov. Ralph Northam (D) tweeted.

This is a tragic day for Virginia Beach and our entire Commonwealth. My heart breaks for the victims of this devastating shooting, their families, and all who loved them. I am on my way to Virginia Beach now and will be there within the hour. — Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) May 31, 2019

“I’m devastated to learn of the tragic shooting tonight in Virginia Beach. My heart is with everyone who lost a loved one, and I’m praying for a swift recovery for all those who have been injured,” Sen. Tim Kaine Timothy (Tim) Michael KaineDemocrats call for declassifying election threats after briefing by Trump officials Buttigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Trump meets with potential Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett at White House MORE (D) echoed.

I’m devastated to learn of the tragic shooting tonight in Virginia Beach. My heart is with everyone who lost a loved one, and I’m praying for a swift recovery for all those who have been injured. — Tim Kaine (@timkaine) May 31, 2019

“I am closely monitoring the situation in Virginia Beach. Praying for all involved as we learn more,” Sen. Mark Warner Mark Robert WarnerDemocrats call for declassifying election threats after briefing by Trump officials It's time to upgrade benefits Intelligence chief says Congress will get some in-person election security briefings MORE (D) said.

I am closely monitoring the situation in Virginia Beach. Praying for all involved as we learn more. — Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) May 31, 2019

“I am praying for all those affected by this shooting and heart broken that once again a shooting has devastated the Commonwealth,” Rep. A. Donald McEachin Aston (Donale) Donald McEachinOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden pledges carbon-free power by 2035 in T environment plan | Trump administration has been underestimating costs of carbon pollution, government watchdog finds | Trump to move forward with rollback of bedrock environmental law Trump to move forward with rollback of bedrock environmental law Sanders-Biden climate task force calls for carbon-free power by 2035 MORE (D) tweeted.

I am praying for all those affected by this shooting and heart broken that once again a shooting has devastated the Commonwealth. https://t.co/O9s0hC0pbO — Rep. Donald McEachin (@RepMcEachin) May 31, 2019

“My heart is with all those injured & affected by today’s shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. I’m so thankful for first responders & law enforcement for risking their lives to bring a suspect into custody. This is more proof Congress must act to prevent gun violence,” Rep. Elaine Luria Elaine Goodman LuriaKate Schroder in Ohio among Democratic challengers squelching GOP hopes for the House Congress must finish work on popular conservation bill before time runs out Virginians wait up to four hours to cast early voting ballots MORE (D), who represents Virginia Beach, said.

My heart is with all those injured & affected by today’s shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. I’m so thankful for first responders & law enforcement for risking their lives to bring a suspect into custody. This is more proof Congress must act to prevent gun violence. — Representative Elaine Luria (@RepElaineLuria) May 31, 2019

“This is a horrible day for the Commonwealth. Our hearts are heavy with grief for the victims and their loved ones,” Rep. Bobby Scott Robert (Bobby) Cortez ScottCongress must finish work on popular conservation bill before time runs out House passes bill to allow private lawsuits against public schools for discriminatory practices Pelosi: House will stay in session until agreement is reached on coronavirus relief MORE (D) tweeted.

This is a horrible day for the Commonwealth. Our hearts are heavy with grief for the victims and their loved ones. https://t.co/pvWv76Viei — Rep. Bobby Scott (@BobbyScott) May 31, 2019

“My heart breaks for Virginia Beach and our entire commonwealth. This is an utterly devastating tragedy. Please keep the victims and everyone who loved them in your thoughts tonight,” Rep. Jennifer Wexton Jennifer Lynn WextonHouse passes bill aimed at imports tied to Uyghur forced labor This week: Supreme Court fight over Ginsburg's seat upends Congress's agenda The Hill's Campaign Report: Trump's rally risk | Biden ramps up legal team | Biden hits Trump over climate policy MORE (D) said.

My heart breaks for Virginia Beach and our entire commonwealth. This is an utterly devastating tragedy.



Please keep the victims and everyone who loved them in your thoughts tonight.https://t.co/RTcXFVn1Nu — Rep. Jennifer Wexton (@RepWexton) May 31, 2019

“As we continue to follow developments from Virginia Beach, we stand ready to assist and comfort the victims and their families. No one in Virginia should ever fear gun violence in their place of work, and today is truly a dark day for our Commonwealth,” Rep. Abigail Spanberger Abigail Davis SpanbergerTrump asked Chamber of Commerce to reconsider Democratic endorsements: report Virginians wait up to four hours to cast early voting ballots The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - Pence lauds Harris as 'experienced debater'; Trump, Biden diverge over debate prep MORE (D) said.

As we continue to follow developments from Virginia Beach, we stand ready to assist and comfort the victims and their families. No one in Virginia should ever fear gun violence in their place of work, and today is truly a dark day for our Commonwealth. https://t.co/Gn3wZxFJZ6 — Rep. Abigail Spanberger (@RepSpanberger) May 31, 2019

Gun control has emerged as an animating issue for Democrats in the aftermath of several high-profile mass shootings. Police have not yet indicated a motive in Friday’s attack.