MONTEREY PARK, Calif. – Americans and the world are waking up to the news of a deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, where 10 people died and 10 others were hurt inside a ballroom.
The Associated Press reported that authorities said they do not have information on a suspect. A manhunt is underway.
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Officials in California, lawmakers, and social media users are chiming in by sharing their thoughts and condolences.
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Houston Mayor, Sylvester Turner
My thoughts are with #MontereyPark, California as our nation experienced another mass shooting.
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) January 22, 2023
Tragically, this event took place at a #LunarNewYear’s event. I have asked @houstonpolice to increase protection at the various Lunar New Years events to keep everyone safe. st (1/2)
President Joe Biden
Jill and I are praying for those killed and injured in last night’s deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 22, 2023
I’m monitoring this situation closely as it develops, and urge the community to follow guidance from local officials and law enforcement in the hours ahead.
Karen Bass, Los Angeles City Mayor
My heart goes out to Monterey Park and the families and friends of those lost. pic.twitter.com/OAg90QlRlL
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) January 22, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Monterey Park should have had a night of joyful celebration of the Lunar New Year. Instead, they were the victims of a horrific and heartless act of gun violence.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) January 22, 2023
Our hearts mourn as we learn more about the devastating acts of last night. We are monitoring the situation closely.
Kris Brown, president of Brady United Against Gun Violence:
“It is devastating to live in a country where we have to continually wake up to this horrific news. It is even more egregious that it has become normal for people to be gunned down in the middle of a joyous holiday celebration. There is no place in our country for hate-filled individuals to target others based on prejudice, bigotry and racism. Our deepest sympathies are with the families and individuals impacted by this senseless attack on the Chinese community.”
Grocery stores. Schools. Churches. Parades. Lunar New Year celebrations. Places everyone should feel safe. Last night’s mass shooting in Monterey Park, CA is the latest horrible reminder that Congress must act boldly and NOW to protect our people from gun violence.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 22, 2023
A gunman has murdered ten people and injured over a dozen others in Monterey Park, where tens of thousands of Asian American families had gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year that day. He is still at large.
— Simu Liu (@SimuLiu) January 22, 2023
This should be getting way more coverage in media. A terrible act.
So, are we waking up today and pretending that the Monterey Park shooting wasn't racially motivated? That hate crimes against the Asian, specifically Chinese, community hasn't been escalating? I'm not planning on pretending.
— Vermithrax Perjorative🖕🌊🇺🇲👊 (@GrumpieDragon) January 22, 2023
Praying for all affected by the mass shooting in Monterey Park CA. Insane. That’s my birth city. 💔
— ᶜᴱᴼ⁴ˢᴴ (@CEO4SHO) January 22, 2023
the reason there’s no real monterey park updates from news is because police have said nothing. they’re not picking up their phones and have said nothing to the public on the situation. i can only imagine what the families of the victims are going through rn 💔
— Bryan 🪩 (he/him) (@BryanGSarabia) January 22, 2023
I grew up in Monterey Park and still have family there. It's always been a quiet and friendly place to live. My heart breaks to hear another mass shooting has happened. Especially today being Lunar New Year. https://t.co/eRDVRTIDVg
— Max (@maxcpad24) January 22, 2023