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Georgia shooting: 8 killed, 6 Asian women among victims
What happened? On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, a gunman opened fire at three Atlanta-area massage parlors, killing eight people, including six Asian women.
Who are the victims?
The victims have been identified as:
- Delaina Ashley Yaun, 33
- Paul Andre Michels, 54
- Xiaojie Tan, 49
- Daoyou Feng, 44
- Hyun Jung Grant, 51
- Suncha Kim, 69
- Yong Ae Yue, 63
- Soon Chung Park, 74
Who is the suspect? The suspect, 21-year-old Robert Aaron Long, was taken into custody shortly after the shootings. He has been charged with eight counts of murder and one count of aggravated assault.
What is the motive? The motive for the shootings is still under investigation. However, Long told police that he had a “sexual addiction” and that he targeted the massage parlors because he believed they were places where he could “get rid of” his addiction.
What is the impact of the shootings?
The shootings have sent shockwaves through the Asian American community in the United States. Many Asian Americans are now feeling scared and vulnerable, and they are calling for increased protection from hate crimes.
The shootings have also reignited a debate about the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes in the United States. In the past year, there have been numerous reports of Asian Americans being attacked, harassed, and discriminated against. Many Asian Americans believe that the shootings are a symptom of a larger problem of anti-Asian racism in the United States.
What is being done to address the issue?
In the wake of the shootings, President Biden has ordered flags at federal buildings to be flown at half-staff. He has also called for a crackdown on hate crimes and increased funding for mental health services.
The Justice Department has also announced that it will be investigating the shootings as a hate crime. The FBI is also assisting with the investigation.
What can you do to help?
If you see or hear anything that makes you think someone is being targeted because of their race, religion, or national origin, please report it to the police. You can also reach out to organizations that support Asian Americans, such as the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) and the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA).
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