China News Agency, United Nations, January 23. United Nations Secretary-General Guterres issued a statement through a spokesperson on the 23rd, expressing shock and sadness at the shooting incident that occurred in Monterey Park, California, USA on the 21st.
In his statement, Guterres expressed his sincere condolences to the relatives of the victims of the shooting and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
He also expressed support for the Asian community in the United States.
According to media reports, on the evening of the 21st, a mass shooting occurred in a ballroom and dance school called "Dancing Star" in Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, California.
An Asian male opened fire, killing 11 people and injuring nine others.
The man shot himself and died after a confrontation with police in another city in Los Angeles County on the 22nd.
At present, his motive for committing the crime is still unknown.
Official statistics show that Monterey Park is one of the largest Asian Pacific communities in the United States, with more than 65% of its population.
The shooting happened on Lunar New Year's Eve, when Lunar New Year celebrations were held nearby.
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