SANTA FE, Texas – As the news unfolds that several people have died in a school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, politicians from across the country are extending their condolences.

President Donald Trump tweeted:   

Vice President Mike Pence spoke about the shooting:

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is already on his way to Santa Fe, Texas:

Senator Ted Cruz tweeted:

Andrew White, who is running for Texas Governor, tweeted:

The Prime Minister of Canada tweeted his condolences:

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry tweeted:

Houston Texans' defensive end J. J. Watt tweeted:

Texas Rep. Randy Weber, R-TX, spoke to a Spectrum News reporter about the shooting:

Senator John Cornyn said he plans to go to Santa Fe in the wake of the school shooting:

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those injured and killed at Santa Fe School District right outside of Galveston. I did talk to the Deputy Sheriff, in the Sheriff’s Office there to try to offer some assistance and to see if there’s anything we can do to help. But until we know the facts and the circumstances, it’s hard to comment on what happened. And certainly, we all are standing by again and our hearts go out to those who are affected by this terrible tragedy.”

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a statement:

“The thoughts and prayers of all Texans are with the people of Santa Fe and those affected by today’s tragic shooting. As horrific reports come out of Santa Fe High School, my office stands ready to assist local law enforcement as needed.”  

Sheriff Lupe Valdez said:

"I’m horrified, heartbroken, and angry by another senseless act of gun violence that terrorized yet another school. This time, in Texas. My prayers go out to the families, friends and neighbors of all the victims at Santa Fe High School."