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Celebrities across social media began expressing their thoughts, prayers and concerns after a terror attack in New York on Tuesday.
Not far from the World Trade Center, a man drove a rented Home Depot truck the wrong way down a bike path in Manhattan, killing eight people and injuring 11 others, in what is being investigated as a terrorist attack.
According to officials, the driver collided with a school bus and exited the vehicle holding two firearms before police shot him, took him into custody and transported him to a hospital to treat his wounds. Witnesses at the scene said they heard the man yelling "Allahu Akbar," an Islamic phrase meaning "Allah is Greater."
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View StorySinger Josh Groban was nearby when the attack took place, tweeting from the scene:
Oh my god I just heard gun shots and ran with my dog. Downtown. Fuck.
@joshgroban
I hope everyone's ok. Was half a block from me, didn't see it but heard 8-10 quick rounds fired off. Be safe with your kids out there.
@joshgroban
I'm shaking. That's the corner I was supposed to have my coffee but my dog pulled me into the park half a block away 10 min before shooting. https://t.co/AvQeRv7Jha
@joshgroban
Once I got far enough away I took this video of the quick response from our amazing NYPD and NYFD pic.twitter.com/v0nwJiqmDw
@joshgroban
Devastated for the victims and their families tonight & inspired by the spirit of this city. Sirens and trick or treaters everywhere. 💙🗽
@joshgroban
See some of Hollywood's earliest reactions to the news in the tweets below. We'll update this post as we know more information.
Passed the scene of the NYC terrorist attack maybe 5 minutes before it happened. So awful. This evil has to stop.
@JedediahBila
My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones today in NYC. Such a cowardly act
@RyanSeacrest
I am too, brother. https://t.co/2jD32M8zDV
@janemarielynch
STAY SAFE NEW YORKERS https://t.co/FbOMuLoDNq
@Sarah_Hyland
Waiting for more news about the shooting downtown. Stay safe, NYC.
@Lin_Manuel
So scary that this happened so close to me in a city that I️ love.
@AshBenzo
This is horrible https://t.co/LofABhTG6G
@katiecouric
Jesus the world is a scary place right now.
@Bethenny
Horrified by this news coming out of NYC. https://t.co/vbtGaHA4w3
@jessetyler
Oh God. Just read about NYC attack. I can't stomach this non-stop senseless hatred and violence. So sad for the city and all those affected.
@joshgad
Exhaustingly familiar and horrifyingly tragic. #IslamicTerrorism #SanctuaryCities https://t.co/AEVXJ6f863
@RealJamesWoods
I am shocked hearing about what's going on in Manhattan right now. I don't honestly even know what to say.
@charlieputh
I'm in NY and safe, but so, so upset for this city I love and the people affected.
@thelaurengraham
Manhattan struck again today by Muslim terror. When will we stop being politically correct and start talking about the problem?
@WalshFreedom
Looks like a terrorist attack in lower Manhattan today, another maniac driving a truck. Evil is growing in the world, the USA included.
@BillOReilly
Im standing with a witness who took this shot of the truck pic.twitter.com/o1N0xouxjj
@SavannahGuthrie
F*ck this truck-driving monster. Let him fade away. Don't bother with his name, only the names of his victims. I love New York City.
@BenSPLATT
Praying for everyone affected by the tragic events today in New York City 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@Teresa_Giudice
Sending love to NYC on this tragic + heartbreaking day
@JaredLeto
Love you NYC 💙 So sad reading the news. Praying for everyone injured & the families of those lost:( Thank you to all the first responders 🙏🏻
@echosmith
This is a terrible day. Families will be mourning their loved ones tonight. This is an action is the worst of mankind. #NYC
@PattyArquette
My heart is broken. Sending prayers to all the victims who's lives were taken today in NYC
@zoesaldana
In NYC, looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. Law enforcement is following this closely. NOT IN THE U.S.A.!
@realDonaldTrump
Unfolding tragedy in Manhattan today is awful, sad and unsettling. My love and strength to all my fellow New Yorkers.
@DavidKHarbour
our thoughts are with the victims of the senseless attack in Manhattan
@Imaginedragons
Jesus this is just f'n awful news. Everyone be safe.
@mileskahn
New York, I love you.
@traciethoms
New York. My heart is with you always and forever. Devastating news. My soul and heart is with the victims and there loved ones x horrific
@samsmithworld
That's my high school in the picture. This is sad and horrifying. Sending love to everyone there. https://t.co/DWvZy5AdS1
@billyeichner
I ❤️ NY
@arnettwill
LOVE you ❤️New York City❤️🇺🇸
@MiaFarrow
in NYC and it's so scary & sad to hear what happened - pray for new york
@Simone_Biles
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