CTA ‘Shocked and Saddened’ by Mass Shootings in CES Host City, Says Shapiro

October 3, 2017 |Industry Notes

CTA is “shocked and saddened” by the mass shootings in Las Vegas that killed at least 58 and injured more than 500, said President Gary Shapiro in a Monday statement. As host city to CES, Las Vegas “is like a second home to the entire CES family,” Shapiro said. “We, like so many across the nation, are waiting to hear that our family and friends are safe. Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Las Vegas community." FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and commissioners also tweeted messages of grief and support Monday. “Shocked & deeply saddened by the terrible news out of #LasVegas,” tweeted Pai. “My thoughts & prayers are with the families & friends of those affected.”