‘Unspeakable tragedy’: Local leaders, Asian-American groups react to deadly shootings

The reported shootings of Asian American women on Tuesday in Atlanta is an unspeakable tragedy – for the families of the victims first and foremost, but also for the AAPI community — which has been reeling from high levels of racial discrimination. https://t.co/rBVPnrEBps

— Stop AAPI Hate (@StopAAPIHate) March 17, 2021

Our entire family is praying for the victims of these horrific acts of violence.

We deeply appreciate the quick apprehension of a suspect by @ga_dps in coordination with local and federal law enforcement. https://t.co/9Rtv3g0NUG

— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) March 17, 2021

Mayor @KeishaBottoms' statement on the overnight shootings in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/sJjINpG1jn

— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) March 17, 2021

8 People Murdered. Words have power. #StopAsianHate

— Nikema Williams (@NikemaWilliams) March 17, 2021

The pain felt by the families and communities targeted by this violence is excruciating. Every single time another family is ripped apart our communities are devastated.https://t.co/b1WFCmREfH

— Lucy McBath (@lucymcbath) March 17, 2021

[1/2] My staff members and I are horrified by the violent shootings that took place at businesses in Woodstock and Atlanta this afternoon. Our prayers are with the families of the victims this evening, and for healing for those injured.

— Rep. Barry Loudermilk (@RepLoudermilk) March 17, 2021

We’re horrified by the news coming out of GA at a time when we’re already seeing a spike in anti-Asian violence. Although details are still unfolding, at least half of the victims appear to be Asian American women. Our hearts go out to the victims & their families. #StopAsianHate https://t.co/EP5y0h7Y3f

— CAPAC (@CAPAC) March 17, 2021

I am utterly devastated to learn about the 8 people senselessly shot to death in Georgia tonight. 6 of these victims are Asian American women. Our community has been facing a retlentless increase in attacks and harassment over the past year..(1/2) https://t.co/HXfpS8bvmK

— Judy Chu (@RepJudyChu) March 17, 2021

1/3 I am outraged at the senseless violent killing of eight people in Atlanta, of which many may be from the Asian American community. The hateful acts against Asian Americans that has occurred recently must cease and desist. America is in the midst of acts of violence by pic.twitter.com/7BxPmVTKjz

— Sheila Jackson Lee (@JacksonLeeTX18) March 17, 2021

My heart breaks for the victims of the shootings in Georgia, their families, and their community.

It’s so important to offer our support to the Asian American community, which is already experiencing a heightened sense of fear as we see a rise in anti-AAPI hate nationwide.

— Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) March 17, 2021

I am devastated for the victims of this murderous racist. The vile bigotry that targeted these Americans and others is a stain on all of us and must be stamped out. https://t.co/AEXnvkr79V

— Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@BillPascrell) March 17, 2021