Tamera Mowry-Housley‘sThe Realco-hosts are sending messages of love and support in the wake of thedeath of her niece,Alaina Housley, in the California mass shooting on Wednesday night.
After Alaina’s death was confirmed Thursday afternoon, Tamera’s co-hosts took to social media to offer their condolences.
Sharing a photo of Alaina on Instagram, Loni Love asked fans to send their positive thoughts to other families who lost loved ones in the shooting.
“Unfortunately, Alaina was one of the victims in the mass shooting.. please keep The Housley’s in your prayers at this time,” she wrote. “Positive thoughts and prayers to all the families right now waiting to hear about their loved ones from the #borderlinemassshooting.”
Jeannie MaiandAdrienne (Bailon) Houghtonalso asked for well wishes and prayers from their followers on their Instagram Stories.
In a statement fromThe Real, the cast and crew of the hit daytime talk show sent their love.
“The Realis heartbroken for the victims of the senseless tragedy in Thousand Oaks, which included Alaina Housley, the niece of Tamera and Adam Housley,” the statement read. “We send prayers and strength to all the victims’ families and their community as well as our gratitude to the first responders. We send all our love and our deepest condolences to the Housleys, our family, during this difficult time.”
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At least 12 people were killed after a gunman opened fire and threw smoke grenades in the Southern California bar that was hosting a college night for country music fans. The shooter, a former Marine Corps veteran, also died in the assault, though it is unclear how.
Tamera and Adamsearched for information about their nieceon social media before the couple released a statement notifying the public about Alaina’s death.
Tamera Mowry-Housley and Alaina Housley.Tamera Mowry/Instagram
Adam also paid tribute to Alaina, who was not only his niece, but also his goddaughter. “My sweet, sweet…Alaina. Oh how I miss you. Oh how I miss u. #heartbroken,” he wrote on Instagam.
“She was an incredible, beautiful girl who didn’t hurt anybody, and was excited to go to Italy for a program overseas. Senseless, man, just senseless,” Housley also toldEntertainment Tonighton Thursday. “She was a good girl. Really good girl.”
Tamera’s twin sisterTiaspoke out on Twitter Thursday, remembering Alaina as a loving family member. “Our sweet Alaina Housely is gone. We love you. We are devastated,” she tweeted.
Thoseslain in the Thousand Oaks shootinginclude a college freshman, a seasoned law enforcement officer, a recent college graduate and an aspiring Army recruit whom his father called his “best friend.”
Among the first victims to be identified wasVentura County sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus, a 29-year law enforcement veteran who was getting ready to retire. Police are hailing him a “hero” for his selfless actions.
“He went into save lives, to save other people,” Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean told reporters. “He was totally committed, he gave his all, and tonight, as I told his wife, he died a hero.”
source: people.com
