Messages of support for the businesses on the 5000 block of Connecticut Ave.

No one was hurt – physically – by the gunman at Comet Ping Pong Sunday afternoon.

I want to congratulate the police on a very effective show of force, sealing the area, & an arrest apparently without injuries. https://t.co/rookW7DzxU

— Mary M. Cheh (@marycheh) December 4, 2016

The emotional toll is harder to measure, but it’s severe. As a balm, we thought we’d share some of outpouring of support online for Comet, Terasol, Little Red Fox and all the other businesses on the 5000 block of Connecticut Avenue.

Everybody who lives in DC should eat a meal at Comet Ping Pong this week. This kind of thing just can't win. https://t.co/96DOv0cWko

— Max Wood (@maxwellwood) December 4, 2016

Incident @cometpingpong doesn't just affect one business. @PoliticsProse, @littleredfoxdc, @jakes_dc, Terasol on closed block. Support them.

— Erin Ruberry (@erinruberry) December 4, 2016

Comet is an amazing place, and the owners, patrons and neighborhood did nothing to deserve this. https://t.co/M16AYEjnMw

— farrah (@reallyfarrah) December 4, 2016

We stand with our neighbors and friends @cometpingpong #stoptheidiocy. Please show your support. https://t.co/0L0yqjpiAq.

— Bread Furst (@BreadFurst) December 4, 2016

Needless to say, we agree.