Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II sent a message to President Barack Obama in which she said she was “deeply shocked and saddened” to hear of the shootings.
“The thoughts and prayers of everyone in the United Kingdom and throughout the Commonwealth are with the families and friends of those killed and with all those who have been affected by today’s events.”
French President Francois Hollande also extended his condolences to the victims and their relatives in a message to Obama.
“This news… horrified me and I wish to express my deep shock and consternation,” Hollande said.
The foreign ministry also issued a message in which it offered “France’s full support to the American people and authorities.”
Mexico’s newly inaugurated president, Enrique Pena Nieto, also expressed his support to the US after the deadly shooting.
“My solidarity with the American people and President @BarackObama after the tragedy this morning in Connecticut,” he wrote on Twitter.
And Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said “Australia grieves with America today following the mass shooting of primary school children and teachers in Connecticut.
“Like President Obama and his fellow Americans, our hearts too are broken.
“We share America’s shock at this senseless and incomprehensible act of evil.”
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