China News Agency, Los Angeles, January 25 (Reporter Zhang Shuo) US Vice President Harris went to Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, California on the 25th to mourn the victims of the recent mass shootings and condolences to the families of the victims.
On the afternoon of the 25th local time, Harris came to the memorial site with a bouquet of yellow lilies and white flowers.
She walked slowly past the wreath where the portrait was placed, paid tribute to the 11 victims of the shooting incident on the 21st, and then put the bouquet together with the flowers and candles that people sent here in the past few days.
Harris said that we extend our deepest condolences to the victims of the shooting and pray that the survivors recover from the tragedy as soon as possible.
At the same time, we are asking leaders to take concrete action to this end.
President Biden and I have called on Congress to act to keep the American people safe by renewing the ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
On the evening of the 21st local time, on Lunar New Year's Eve, a shooting occurred in a ballroom and dance school called "Star Dance Studio" (Star Dance Studio) in the Chinese community of Monterey Park, killing 11 people and injuring nine others. After being surrounded by the police on the 1st, he committed suicide by drinking a bullet.
The Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles confirmed that a Chinese citizen was killed in this serious shooting incident. The Consulate General, together with relevant domestic departments and the United States, will fully assist in dealing with the aftermath.
According to US media reports, the 11 victims included 6 women and 5 men, ranging in age from 57 to 76 years old.
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