In the midst of the tragic news, the Puerto Rican singer, who publicly came out as gay in 2010, sent a powerful message in solidarity with the victims. "I Am Gay And I Am Not Afraid," expressed the singer on Twitter. He also used Twitter to ask U.S. Congress to take action with gun laws. "The easy access to guns in the United States promotes hate crimes and intolerance. It is time for Congress to act," he stated.