John Legend returns to Dayton, Ohio to perform a surprise concert for victims of last week's tragic shooting
John Legend returned to his home state of Ohio for a surprise performance for the victims of the tragic shooting in Dayton, Ohio.
The 40 year old singer took to Instagram on Sunday night, sharing a photo of his impromptu performance.
He also took to his Instagram story to share a link to an Action Button where people can find out how to donate, volunteer or contact Congress.
Home state: John Legend returned to his home state of Ohio for a surprise performance for the victims of the tragic shooting in Dayton, Ohio
'I just played a few songs to try to help bring comfort to some of the survivors of last week's tragedy in Dayton,' Legend began.
'My heart breaks for everyone who lost someone. I love how everyone rallies around one another during their time of grief,' he continued.
'But our nation should not keep putting ourselves through these preventable traumas. Let's fix it together,' Legend concluded.
Tragedy: 'I just played a few songs to try to help bring comfort to some of the survivors of last week's tragedy in Dayton,' Legend began
Legend was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, which is roughly 30 miles northeast of Dayton.
At approximately 1:05 AM on August 4, gunman Connor Stephen Betts opened fire outside of the entrance to Ned Peppers Bar in Dayton.
Using a 100-round drum magazine, Betts opened fire and killed nine people, injuring 27 others, with police acting quickly and killing the gunman just 32 seconds after the first shots rang out.
Hometown boy: Legend was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, which is roughly 30 miles northeast of Dayton; (pictured July)
Legend's surprise concert come just days after his pointed comments about President Donald Trump.
''Our president is a flaming racist. He's a piece of s**t,' Legend said, following Trump's controversial comments about Baltimore, where he called the city a, ''disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess.'
Legend added that the President says, 'piece of s**t all the time,' calling him, 'an evil f***ing canker sore on America's whole landscape.'
Wife: Legend has been married to model Chrissy Teigen since 2013 and the happy couple has two kids together, three year old daughter Luna and one year old son Miles
Legend has been married to model Chrissy Teigen since 2013 and the happy couple has two kids together, three year old daughter Luna and one year old son Miles.
Teigen recently responded to an Instagram commenter that she's, 'gonna try to wait a few years before attempting again. These guys are exhausting!'
Teigen is one of the judges on the new NBC series Bring the Funny, alongside Kenan Thompson and
Kids: Teigen recently responded to an Instagram commenter that she's, 'gonna try to wait a few years before attempting again. These guys are exhausting!'
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