SEC commissioner and LSU players weigh in on Baton Rouge police shootings

Three police officers were shot and killed on Sunday morning in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after responding to a report of a man with an assault rifle.

Three others were injured in the attack and the gunman is reportedly dead.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and several LSU players responded to the tragedy with prayers for the city of Baton Rouge and the families and colleagues of the fallen officers.

Sankey posted a message on his Twitter account Sunday afternoon:

These are difficult times in Baton Rouge, home of LSU. We pray for the families of those lost and for healing of a great city.

— Greg Sankey (@GregSankey) July 17, 2016

LSU players, including RB Leonard Fournette and QB Brandon Harris also addressed the shootings:

Pray harder everyday…. Our kids have to grow up in this generation ?

— 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) July 17, 2016

https://twitter.com/bharrisqb1/status/754707875256164352

The Advocate has a complete list of reactions from LSU players across all sports.

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