Obama condemns deadly attack on Pakistani school
President Barack Obama on Tuesday condemned a "horrific attack" on a Pakistani school that killed more than 100 children, as US officials offered assistance in responding to the terrorist shooting.
Taliban gunmen stormed the Army Public School on Tuesday morning in the worst attack in Pakistan in years. Most of the victims were students in the first through 10th grades.
"By targeting students and teachers in this heinous attack, terrorists have once again shown their depravity," Obama said in a brief written statement. "We stand with the people of Pakistan, and reiterate the commitment of the United States to support the government of Pakistan in its efforts to combat terrorism and extremism and to promote peace and stability in the region."
White House press secretary Josh Earnest said US officials have been in touch through a variety of channels to offer help, while declining to offer specifics.
