DAYTON, Ohio - Nine people were killed in Dayton early Sunday morning after a gunman opened fire in the Oregon district, according to NBC. 

Those nine people were shot outside of Ned Peppers, a popular Dayton bar. Sixteen others were injured and take to a nearby hospital. 

Police say that the alleged gunman was shot and killed by officers at the scene. Officials are still looking for what the shooter's motives were. 

According to NBC, the shooting in Dayton comes less than twenty-four hours after a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas killed 19 people and injured two dozen. 

Following the mass shootings, Ohio and national leaders released statements or took to Twitter to offer their condolences. 

Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement: 

"Fran and I are absolutely heartbroken over the horrible attack that occurred this morning in Dayton. We join those across Ohio and this country in offering our prayers to victims and their families. I have spoken with Mayor Nan Whaley and offered any assistance on behalf of the state. I have been briefed by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol has offered assistance to local law enforcement as they investigate this heinous act. I commend Dayton Police and other first responders for their bravery and quick response to save lives and bring an end to this tragedy. "I have ordered that flags in Ohio remain at half mast in honor and memory of the victims who lost their lives this morning."

Ohio's Attorney General Dave Yost stated that it is a sad day, but thanks all of the first responders that were there to help those in need. 

"Today is a day of sorrow and grief. Darlene and I are praying for the victims and their families.

I am grateful for the first responders who acted swiftly to de-escalate the situation – they are true heroes. 

The resources of my office, including BCI and victim services, stand ready to assist the city of Dayton."

Senator Sherrod Brown also commented on the tragedy in Dayton saying: 

“As Ohio wakes up this morning to the news of this horrific attack, Connie and I are filled with sadness for the victims and their families and gratitude for the police officers who responded to the scene and the medical professionals caring for the injured. We are also angry - angry that shooting after shooting politicians in Washington and Columbus refuse to pass sensible gun-safety laws to protect our communities. We are still learning about the attack in Dayton and we don’t know exactly what, if anything, could have prevented this specific tragedy. But we know thoughts and prayers are not enough, we have a responsibility to act. “My office stands ready to assist the Dayton community with whatever is needed to investigate and recover from this attack.”

President Trump tweeted about the two shootings saying: 

Valley Congressman Tim Ryan also to Twitter this morning commenting on the shootings. 

Ryan continued tweeting calling mass shootings in America the "norm."