China News Service, April 29. According to the website of the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles, a shooting occurred in downtown Los Angeles in the early morning of April 27, 2021, and a Chinese citizen was unfortunately killed.
The Consulate General expressed condolences to the families of the victims and condemned the shooting for causing innocent civilian casualties. It has expressed its solemn concern to the United States and urged the United States to effectively protect the safety of Chinese citizens in the United States.
Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles
Recently, there have been frequent shootings in the United States, and the public security situation is very severe. Discrimination and violent crimes have occurred from time to time. Asians have become victims from time to time.
The consulate general reminds Chinese citizens in the consular area: establish awareness of safety risks and improve prevention and response capabilities; pay attention to frequent shootings in the United States and understand common sense in response to shooting incidents; try to avoid going out at night or going to high-risk areas where public security is insecure.
In case of personal safety threats, call 911 to report to the police in time.
For assistance from the Consulate General, please click: http://losangeles.china-consulate.org/chn/lbqw/lbxz/yjdh/t1488941.htm.