Reactions to John Lennon's Murder 30 Years Ago Tonight: Paul McCartney, Ronald Reagan, and Others

There were many interesting reactions after news spread that John Lennon was murdered outside of his Dakota Apartment building in New York City. The most famous was of course Paul McCartney. His reaction seemed quite cold, something he says he regrets now. "It's a drag, isn't it?"



Here's Ronald Reagan calling it a tragedy but giving no ammo to those hoping to kill the Second Amendment.



Howard Cosell on Monday Night Football:



Here is Howard Cosell recorded before the announcement was made on Monday Night Football.



ABC's Nightline featuring Ted Koppel and Geraldo Rivera. Koppel describes Mark David Chapman as "a local screwball.":