SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Leaders across the country are reacting to Saturday night’s deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park that killed 10 and injured 10 others.
After offering condolences to the victims and families of the mass shooting, SFPD released the following statement on safety ahead of the city’s Lunar New Year celebrations:
“We are working with the community to address any safety concerns for Lunar New Year events. We are also working with our law enforcement partners to gather information that may affect public safety. At this time we do not have any information of credible threats. Our officers are on heightened alert and are prepared to respond to any incident that may occur. Anyone with information that may affect immediate public safety is asked to contact 911.”
Many local and federal officials issued statements following the mass shooting:
President Joe Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris
San Francisco Mayor London Breed
We are deeply saddened by the tragic shooting in Southern California on Lunar New Year’s Eve and are thinking of the victims and their families. This is a time when people should be celebrating with loved ones and friends, not mourning yet another act of brutal violence.
— London Breed (@LondonBreed) January 22, 2023
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins
Oakland Police Department
“The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is deeply saddened by the tragic mass shooting that occurred last night in Monterey Park, CA. OPD will continue to patrol the City of Oakland, providing additional resources and high visibility where necessary, including within our Chinatown community. The safety of our residents, businesses, and visitors, is of utmost importance.”
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
California Governor Gavin Newsom
California Attorney General Rob Bonta
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
“The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office will continue to partner with our community based organizations, community members, and local business owners to continue meaningful dialogue about safety and what to do in a critical incident such as this. Our hearts and condolences go out to the Monterey Park community.”
Senator Scott Wiener
Congresswoman Barbara Lee
On a day we are supposed to be celebrating the Lunar New Year, we must mourn yet another tragic loss of life. My deepest condolences go to the family & loved ones of the victims & praying for a full & speedy recovery for those injured in the mass shooting overnight in California.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) January 22, 2023
California Senator Dianne Feinstein
“It was heartbreaking to wake up to another mass shooting, this time at a Lunar New Year celebration. What should have been a joyous event ended in tragedy due to senseless gun violence. My thoughts are with the victims and their families whose lives were shattered by the latest incident in our nation’s epidemic of gun violence. Enough is enough. We must do more to stop these mass shootings. The shooter is still at large and likely armed. If you are in the vicinity, please stay vigilant and safe. I have been in touch with the local police and the FBI, who is assisting the investigation, to see if any additional resources are needed. I encourage anyone with knowledge of the shooting to cooperate with law enforcement.”
California Senator Alex Padilla
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
“The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office would like to express our sincerest condolences to the community of Monterey Park, CA. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who lost loved ones last night in a senseless mass shooting incident during their Lunar New Year celebration.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office will not stand for hate of any kind and will investigate any form of hatred to the fullest extent of the law. Rest assured, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office will ensure everyone’s safety at the upcoming Lunar New Year celebration in the City of Millbrae on Sunday, January 29.”
Assemblymember Alex Lee
Lunar New Year is one of the most significant celebrations in our community, but now it’s also scarred by the constant plague of gun violence in this country. My heart is broken for Monterey Park – the lives that were cut short and the pain of the families and survivors
— Alex Lee 李天明 (@alex_lee) January 22, 2023
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The Asian American Foundation
San Jose Police Department
We are monitoring the tragic event that occurred overnight in Monterey Park. We do not believe there is a connection to San José.
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) January 22, 2023
Out of an abundance of caution we will have a presence at various events occurring throughout the city today. @SJPDChief_Mata @SJPD_AC_Joseph pic.twitter.com/gTxKsYubcr
Stop AAPI Hate
“After a day of celebration, we are waking up to a nightmare. This is devastating beyond words. We cannot imagine the pain that so many families are experiencing today. At Stop AAPI Hate, many people on our staff know this community well and feel connected to it. Our hearts are with the loved ones of all those whose lives were taken, those who were injured, and the countless others who were shaken by fear that no one should have had to experience.
Our community has faced so much tragedy and trauma over the last several years. This tremendous act of violence, on one of the most important days of the year for many Asian Americans, at a place where Asian American families come to gather and celebrate, is sending shockwaves through our community. While the details are still developing, we do know that the shooter’s access to guns turned this into a massacre. From local parades, to LGBTQ+ gatherings, to classrooms, to grocery stores, to spas, gun violence continues to devastate communities of all stripes, including our own. As we struggle to process the pain, we must also work to prevent this from ever happening again.“
