China News Service, February 16th. According to the official website of the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, the spokesperson of the Consulate General in Chicago answered a reporter's question on the injury of a Chinese student in the serious shooting at Michigan State University.
The spokesperson of the consulate general said that after verification with the local police, there were no Chinese students among the victims in the shooting incident. Two Chinese students were unfortunately shot and injured in the incident. After undergoing surgical treatment in the hospital, their lives are out of danger.
The spokesperson of the Consulate General said that the serious shooting incident at Michigan State University was shocking. The Chinese Consulate General in Chicago expresses its strong indignation and severe condemnation of the murderer's brutal crime of killing innocent people indiscriminately.
After the shooting incident, the Consulate General attached great importance to it and immediately activated the emergency response mechanism. It immediately contacted the local police, Michigan State University, the Chinese Federation of Students, and the local overseas Chinese community to learn about the case and the casualties of the Chinese students involved.
After verification with the local police, there were no Chinese students among the victims of the shooting incident. Two Chinese students were unfortunately shot and injured in the incident. After undergoing surgical treatment at the hospital, their lives were out of danger. The hospital is further evaluating the next treatment plan.
We sincerely hope that the injured students will recover soon.
The Consulate General has contacted the family members of the injured Chinese student, expressed condolences to the family members, and provided necessary assistance for the family members to come to the United States.
The Consulate General maintains close contact with the school and encourages it to assist in securing matters related to family members coming to the United States.
After the shooting incident, the Consulate General maintained close communication with the Chinese Student Association of the school. The Chinese Student Association has issued a safety bulletin in time to remind Chinese students studying in the school to strengthen their own safety precautions. If necessary, contact the police or the Consulate General as soon as possible Ask for assistance.
The Consulate General urges relevant parties in the United States to take practical and effective measures to protect the safety and legal rights of Chinese citizens, including international students, who live, work and live in the United States.
The Consulate General hereby reminds the majority of Chinese citizens in the consular district, including Chinese students, to pay close attention to the local security situation, further raise risk awareness, strengthen safety precautions and self-protection, and ensure their own safety.
In case of security threats, please immediately call the U.S. police for help and contact the Consulate General for consular assistance.
The Consulate General will continue to closely follow up the follow-up progress of the case, and do a good job in relevant consular protection and assistance.