What unfortunate timing…
As we reported, UCLA went on lockdown after a murder-suicide occurred at the university’s Engineering IV building. The incident claimed the lives of two men.
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When word broke out about the tragedy, Debra Messing just so happened to be participating in a campaign raising awareness for gun violence. When the actress saw the breaking news, she posted a selfie on Twitter to illustrate her point about the danger of guns.
The Will & Grace star wrote and then deleted :
Almost immediately, the 47-year-old received backlash from social media users who thought her photo was insensitive and in poor taste.
She clarified:
Take a stand. This day was predetermined as a day of awareness. Don’t belittle the effort. #wecandobetter https://t.co/ufHHkeGXQX
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) June 1, 2016
Today we were asked to have our Voices heard. The horrendous Irony is the timing of yet another shooting. This has NOTHING to do with me.
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) June 1, 2016
However, the New York-native eventually apologized, and said she was horrified how her message could be seen as insulting to those affected by the shooting.
PLEASE READ: pic.twitter.com/LccmvPpOcn
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) June 1, 2016
Ultimately, we just want all of this senseless violence to end!
[Image via WENN.]
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