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Georgia Shootings: Obama decries rise in anti-Asian violence

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Former President of the United States, Barrack Obama, has condemned the fatal shootings that led to the multiple deaths in Georgia on Tuesday.

At least, eight people were killed (including four Asian women) and one person was wounded, in shootings at spas in the US state of Georgia.

Two of the shootings were at spas across the street from each other in northeast Atlanta and the other happened about 30 miles away in Cherokee County to the northwest of the city, CNN reported.

According to the police, video evidence suggests “it is extremely likely” that the same person was responsible for the three deadly shootings at massage parlours in the metro Atlanta area.

Reacting to the attack via his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday afternoon, Obama noted that the attack was a reminder of the need to intensify efforts against anti-Asian violence.

“Even as we’ve battled the pandemic, we’ve continued to neglect the longer-lasting epidemic of gun violence in America. Although the shooter’s motive is not yet clear, the identity of the victims underscores an alarming rise in anti-Asian violence that must end,” he said.

Obama also highlighted the government has much to do in terms of gun safety laws as well as patterns of hatred and violence in the society.

“Yesterday’s shootings are another tragic reminder that we have far more work to do to put in place commonsense gun safety laws and root out the pervasive patterns of hatred and violence in our society,” he added.

The former president consoled with the families of the victims affected by the fatal attack.

Obama said, “Michelle and I pray for the victims, their families, everyone grieving these needless and devastating killings—and we urge meaningful action that will save lives.”

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