TORONTO -- A killing spree in Nova Scotia over the weekend claimed the lives of at least 22 people. Leaders around the world have offered their condolences to all those affected.
In a message shared from the Royal Family鈥檚 Twitter account, Queen Elizabeth II sent her condolences to the victims鈥� loved ones.
鈥淧rince Philip and I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Nova Scotia, and we send our condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who have lost their lives.鈥� The message went on to acknowledge the bravery of the RCMP and first responders.
on Monday鈥渙n behalf of the American people, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump,鈥� sending their 鈥渟incere condolences to all Canadians following the recent atrocities in Nova Scotia.鈥�
Ukrainian President Volodynyr Zelensky offered his sympathies in a tweet reading, "We are shocked and saddened with the senseless horrific shooting attack in Nova Scotia, Canada. Our prayers are with our Canadian friends!"
The Chancellor of Austria, Sebastian Kurz, also tweeted, 鈥淒eeply shocked and saddened by the terrible tragedy in #NovaScotia. I express my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and I wish all those who are injured a quick recovery. @JustinTrudeau鈥�
These world leaders join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada鈥檚 provincial premiers in expressing their thoughts and sympathies in the wake of this tragedy.
