President Barack Obama is absolutely shocked by the “unspeakable tragedy” (see video above) in Tucson Arizona, which left a 40 year-old Democrat, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, fighting for her life with a gunshot wound to the head and killed District Judge John Roll along with other 12 injured and 5 dead American citizens.

Tucson Shooting: Gabrielle Giffords Shot, John Roll Killed

President Barack Obama said in a statement:

“This morning, in an unspeakable tragedy, a number of Americans were shot in Tucson, Arizona, at a constituent meeting with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. And while we are continuing to receive information, we know that some have passed away, and that Representative Giffords is gravely wounded. We do not yet have all the answers. What we do know is that such a senseless and terrible act of violence has no place in a free society. I ask all Americans to join me and Michelle in keeping Representative Giffords, the victims of this tragedy, and their families in our prayers.”

Arizona Senator John McCain, who battled Obama in the last elections, released the following statement:

“I am horrified by the violent attack on Representative Gabrielle Giffords and many other innocent people by a wicked person who has no sense of justice or compassion. I pray for Gabby and the other victims, and for the repose of the souls of the dead and comfort for their families. I beg our loving Creator to spare the lives of those who are still alive, heal them in body and spirit, and return them to their loved ones. Whoever did this; whatever their reason, they are a disgrace to Arizona, this country and the human race, and they deserve and will receive the contempt of all decent people and the strongest punishment of the law.”