World leaders stunned by US shooting

ran  called the incident tragic and Pope Benedict conveyed his heartfelt grief. In a letter to US President Obama, Israel i Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed shock and horror while condemning the killings, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the terrible act was incomprehensible.
Leaders from France , Britain and elsewhere sent their condolences, according to  Xinhuanet.

Commentators in Europe have been quick to point to America's much higher levels of personal gun ownership as a factor in the frequency of US shootings.