Tweet Sheet: Celebs React to the Murder of Sam Dubose

Questlove, Kerry Washington and more share their thoughts.

R.I.P. Sam Dubose - The tragic and senseless death of Sam Dubose at the hands of University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing was arguably the most shocking case of police brutality we've seen in recent years. Stopped for a minor traffic violation and fatally shot by the cop less than two minutes later, Dubose was, according to the prosecutor, "purposefully killed" by Tensing. Here's what politically-minded and socially-conscious celebs have to say about the tragedy.  (Photo: Courtesy of the Dubose Family)
Ava DuVernay, @AVAETC - "She seemed to be caught in the web of celebrity upon arrival. Twenty two years. A sad end. May the sister have peace now. #BobbiKristina"
Oprah Winfrey ‏@Oprah - "@AVAETC thanks for letting me know. Another man down. His mom is on CNN now. #SamDubose" (Photo: JLN Photography/WENN.com)Show Up, Show Out - Uzo Aduba looks classically chic at the New York premiere after-party for the new action-thriller Run All Night at Lincoln Center in New York City.(Photo: Blayze / Splash News)

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R.I.P. Sam Dubose - The tragic and senseless death of Sam Dubose at the hands of University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing was arguably the most shocking case of police brutality we've seen in recent years. Stopped for a minor traffic violation and fatally shot by the cop less than two minutes later, Dubose was, according to the prosecutor, "purposefully killed" by Tensing. Here's what politically-minded and socially-conscious celebs have to say about the tragedy. (Photo: Courtesy of the Dubose Family)

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