Twitter users have shown their support for the victims of the Paris gun attack with a hashtag trending around the world to show solidarity.
As news broke of 12 deaths and dozens more injuries, Twitter users starting using #JeSuisCharlie to show their support for everyone involved.
These attacks are against the entire world. God be with the families, friends, peers and citizens of Paris. #JeSuisCharlie #CharlieHebdo
— Roberta Metalious (@US3South) January 7, 2015
Now is not the time to back down in fear, now is the time to come together and stand as one. #JeSuisCharlie
— Laura R (@iLAURAHARMONY) January 7, 2015
Paris. We mourn with you. Freedom of thought and expression must never be silenced. Today and Everyday #JeSuisCharlie
— BETTY Music (@bettymusic) January 7, 2015
A sad day in our fight against terrorism #JeSuisCharlie pic.twitter.com/KkRlZtjkRC
— PJ Boy (@ND_Lee) January 7, 2015
Woke up to sirens outside my window and the news that humans are still murdering other humans over issues of insignificance. #JeSuisCharlie
— Brigitte. (@GypsyHippieLove) January 7, 2015
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Meanwhile, First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, and Prime Minister, David Cameron, both tweeted their support to those involved.
This is just horrific. My heart goes out to all those affected & thoughts with the people of France. http://t.co/hhmKRXSzUC
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) January 7, 2015
The murders in Paris are sickening. We stand with the French people in the fight against terror and defending the freedom of the press.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) January 7, 2015