MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — The mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, has compounded ongoing fears of violence against Asian Americans, community members say.
At least 10 people were killed and 10 others injured when a gunman opened fire Saturday night at a crowded dance studio following a Lunar New Year celebration, authorities said.
Just hours before the shooting, Chu said she was just one block away celebrating the opening of the Lunar New Year Festival with thousands of participants. "But now, Asian Americans in the Monterey Park community and nationwide are in mourning and are terrified instead of celebrating," added Chu, who is also chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
A motive for the Monterey Park shooting is not clear, according to authorities. According to law enforcement sources, domestic violence is one of the scenarios they are looking into."After a day of celebration, we are waking up to a nightmare," said Stop AAPI Hate in a statement. The LA County Sheriff Richard Luna said he was hesitant to provide hospital locations because"somebody called one of those hospitals to say something along the lines that they want to go and finish the job. That is absolutely horrible."
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