We thank everyone for your prayers and ask for privacy at this time.
At least12 people were killedwhen a gunman opened fire inside the country-western dance hall late Wednesday.
The gunman is also dead.
Tamera Mowry-Housley.Michael Schwartz/Getty Images
Housley tweeted about his niece early Thursday morning,asking his followers for prayers.
When one asked what to pray for, he replied, My niece.
A guard didnt let him through, saying it was on lockdown, she tweeted.
He said Alaina, a Pepperdine freshman, was at the bar with several friends.
Her Apple Watch and iPhone still showed her location on the dance floor.
My gut is saying shes inside the bar, dead, hetold theTimes.
Im hoping Im wrong.
EW has reached out to a representative for Mowry-Housley for comment.
