Kyle Brandt delivers emotional statement after gunman targeting NFL headquarters kills 4 in shooting
Jamie Erdahl immediately opened the show with news of the shooting. She shared a statement from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and then turned things over to Brandt, who shared his thoughts on the situation.
Brandt's full statement read:
"Heartbreaking news. Last evening, I started getting texts from people around the country asking me if I was OK, not understanding exactly where I work. I do not work in that building, I work significantly downtown. But I am devastated for everyone who does work in that building.
"I also just want to say, I think this is particularly heartbreaking news because at this company, and in that building, this is a time of great excitement and joy and this week represents hope and rebirth. And some of that was taken yesterday.
"It's horrible news. Terribly sad to hear it. And we at 'Good Morning Football' deeply share our support for the victim's loved ones."
Brandt was clearly affected by the shooting, and had to briefly gather himself before offering support to the loved ones of those killed or injured in the shooting.
Erdahl then thanked Brandt for the statement and called the situation "sad" and "heartbreaking."
There were plenty of questions regarding the shooter's motive when news broke of the incident Monday. While it was initially unclear whether the shooter targeted the NFL, New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that was the case Tuesday.
Adams said the gunman took the wrong elevator in the building and wound up on floor 33, where he died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. NFL headquarters are located on floors five through eight in the building.
This story will be updated.
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