Asian Americans Advancing Justice Mourns Lives Lost In Texas Mall Shooting, Condemns White Supremacy And Gun Violence
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May, 10, 2023
CONTACT:
James Woo, Advancing Justice-Atlanta, jwoo@advancingjustice-atlanta.org
Atlanta, GA — The Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation mourns the lives needlessly lost on Saturday, May 6th, when a gunman opened fire at a Texas outlet mall, killing 8 people and wounding 7 more, mainly people of color. Four of the 8 deceased were Asian American, and several of the victims were young children. We send our deepest condolences to their loved ones and the Allen community now in mourning.
While investigations into the gunman’s motivations are ongoing, he has been linked to rightwing extremist and white supremacist internet circles. Over the past few decades, data has indicated a tie between mass shootings and extremism. Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation strongly condemns white supremacy and the systems it upholds, and demands that our legal system take action to enforce stronger gun safety measures and protect vulnerable populations.
Everyone has the right to shop, work, attend school, and simply live without the constant threat of gun violence and extremism.
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice is a national affiliation of five leading organizations advocating for the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and other underserved communities to promote a fair and equitable society for all.
