On the heels of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, Las Vegas' only major professional sports franchise offered its support to the city in a heartfelt message.

Here is the statement from the Golden Knights:

A gunman, identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, opened fire Sunday night from a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, killing at least 58 people and injuring hundreds more at an outdoor concert festival.

The Knights were in Vegas at the time of the shooting, as the team was competing in its final preseason game against the San Jose Sharks.

The Sharks confirmed the team left the city safely prior to the start of the attack.

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