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Meng Statement on Mass Shooting in Monterey Park, California

January 22, 2023
QUEENS, NY. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, this morning issued the following statement about the massacre in Monterey Park, California.
"I am horrified and deeply saddened to learn about the attack in Monterey Park following a Lunar New Year festival. It is a truly devastating way to ring in the new year, and I condemn this terrible and senseless act of violence against the Asian American community. My heart goes out to all who are impacted.
My office has been in contact with the White House and Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) to help monitor the situation and see how we can help in any way possible."