With musicians taking to social media to spread prayers and signs of support following the Paris shootings, Jared Leto shared some potentially devastating news.
According to the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman, a former member of the band’s crew may have been among the hostages and victims tonight (Nov. 13) at Paris’ Le Bataclan venue.
Just heard there’s a possibility former @30SECONDSTOMARS crew may be among the hostages / victims. Unbelievable tragic and horrific.
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) November 14, 2015
The shooting at the sold out Eagles of Death Metal Concert at the 1,500-capacity venue has taken the lives of at least 100 attendees.
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Leto also shared the following showing of support to the victims:
Thoughts + prayers to friends / family in Paris and everyone at Le Bataclan – a venue we played recently. A senseless and horrible tragedy.
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) November 14, 2015
At least some members of the Eagles of Death Metal entourage have confirmed their safety. “We are still currently trying to determine the safety and whereabouts of all our band and crew,” the band shared via its official Facebook and Twitter accounts. “Our thoughts are with all of the people involved in this tragic situation.”
For all updates on the tragedy, check Billboard’s news story on the Paris shootings.
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