Reaction is pouring in from across the country following a mass shooting in Monterey Park where ten people were killed and at least ten others were injured.
The shooting unfolded after the area's largest Lunar New Year's celebration wrapped up in Monterey Park, marking Los Angeles County's worst mass shooting since 2008. "The Governor has been briefed on the shooting in Monterey Park, Los Angeles, and state officials are working closely with local law enforcement. No one should have to fear going to a celebration with their community. Our thoughts are with the victims and all those impacted." - Office of Gov.
"Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones tonight in our neighboring city, Monterey Park, where a mass shooting just occurred. Monterey Park is home to one of the largest Asian communities in Los Angeles County and many were out celebrating the Lunar New Year." - Kenneth Mejia, Los Angeles' City Controller
"Just heard the horrifying news out of Monterey Park, CA. A whole community wracked by gun violence and death, on what should have been a joyous Lunar New Year celebration. No motive is yet known. But we must act to end the ability of murderers to take so many lives so brutally." - George Takei, Actor
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