A white van reportedly plowed into a massive crowd in Barcelona, Spain on Thursday (August 17), killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens more. The BBC has confirmed it was a jihadist attack. Witnesses say the suspects zigzagged at high speed down the Las Ramblas thoroughfare, mowing down pedestrians and leaving bodies in its wake.
One suspect was killed and two others have been arrested, according to The Independent. Meanwhile, over 100 people have been hospitalized in connection to the attack.
Many people in the Hip Hop community have taken to social media to express their reactions to the melee, including Russell Simmons, Lyrics Born, Kid Ink and Talib Kweli.
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Former president Barack Obama also posted to Twitter and wrote, “Michelle and I are thinking of the victims and their families in Barcelona. Americans will always stand with our Spanish friends. Un abrozo.” Un abrazo is Spanish for “a hug.”
This latest tragedy comes on the heels of the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Check out some of the reactions below.
Praying 4 the victims & their families in both #SierraLeone & #Barcelona rn. So much trouble in the world.
— Lyrics Born (@lyricsborn) August 17, 2017
All my love to Barcelona today. ?
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 17, 2017
My thoughts are with the people of Barcelona, the victims of this horrific terror attack and their families.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) August 17, 2017
Crazy that Barcelona attack was right outside my hotel & happened right after we left for next city…i couldve smh…my prayers go out…??
— Kid Ink (@Kid_Ink) August 17, 2017
Prayers out to #Barcelona ?
— Young Money (@YoungMoneySite) August 17, 2017
Keeping the people of Barcelona in my prayers.
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) August 17, 2017
Michelle and I are thinking of the victims and their families in Barcelona. Americans will always stand with our Spanish friends. Un abrazo.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 17, 2017
Be careful and stay safe and aware in Barcelona right now https://t.co/yUtNRrXFrP
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) August 17, 2017
Healing music to help cope with these crazy ass times we're living in. #Perceptionists tonight… https://t.co/g24h86o8ic
— Mr. Lif (@therealMrLif) August 17, 2017
Thoughts and prayers with all my brothers n sisters in Barcelona LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) August 17, 2017
Sending love & Condolences 2 all The wonderful Ppl of Barcelona.I spent time in your glorious city ,It Was filled with laughter & Beauty?
— Cher (@cher) August 17, 2017
Standing with and grieving for the people of Barcelona in the wake of this despicable terror attack.
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) August 17, 2017
Thinking of everyone in #Barcelona today. Really terrible news❤ pic.twitter.com/Hda5Dym2Q3
— Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebbrown) August 17, 2017
The United States condemns the terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, and will do whatever is necessary to help. Be tough & strong, we love you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 17, 2017
Study what General Pershing of the United States did to terrorists when caught. There was no more Radical Islamic Terror for 35 years!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 17, 2017
False @realDonaldTrumphttps://t.co/bMH4FYOPuK
— snopes.com (@snopes) August 17, 2017