Georgia lawmakers to introduce legislative response to spa shootings
A group of state lawmakers in Georgia are introducing legislation intended to breakdown language and cultural barriers between law enforcement agencies and the Asian American Pacific Islander community, as well as sponsor bills that would introduce a five-day waiting period for firearm purchases.
A group of state lawmakers in Georgia are introducing legislation intended to breakdown language and cultural barriers between law enforcement agencies and the Asian American Pacific Islander community, as well as sponsor bills that would introduce a five-day waiting period for firearm purchases.
Attorney outlines requirements, process for federal and state hate crime charges
The deadly spa shootings in Atlanta and Acworth have brought up the question of why the crimes are not being called hate crimes.
The deadly spa shootings in Atlanta and Acworth have brought up the question of why the crimes are not being called hate crimes.
Georgia lawmaker pushes for 5-day wait on gun purchases
Less than a week after the deaths of eight people at a series of spa shootings in metro Atlanta, a state lawmaker filed a bill to institute a waiting period for firearms purchases in Georgia.
Less than a week after the deaths of eight people at a series of spa shootings in metro Atlanta, a state lawmaker filed a bill to institute a waiting period for firearms purchases in Georgia.
Sheriff’s office says no further comment in deadly spa shootings
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said it will not be making any additional comments in the deadly spa shootings.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said it will not be making any additional comments in the deadly spa shootings.
Shooting victim’s husband says police detained him for hours
A man who survived the shooting that killed his wife at an Atlanta-area massage business last week said police detained him in handcuffs for four hours after the attack.
A man who survived the shooting that killed his wife at an Atlanta-area massage business last week said police detained him in handcuffs for four hours after the attack.
Atlanta-area spa shootings: Verified GoFundMes created for victims' families
Thousands of people across the world have donated to the families of multiple victims of the deadly Atlanta-area spa shootings.
Thousands of people across the world have donated to the families of multiple victims of the deadly Atlanta-area spa shootings.
Gun waiting periods rare in US states but more may be coming
Not long before the deadly Atlanta-area shootings spread fear and anger through Asian American communities nationwide, police say the attacker made a legal purchase: a 9 mm handgun.
Not long before the deadly Atlanta-area shootings spread fear and anger through Asian American communities nationwide, police say the attacker made a legal purchase: a 9 mm handgun.
Atlanta-area spa shootings: Protesters rally before Georgia Capitol to march against Asian hate
Crowds gathered before the Georgia State Capitol on Saturday to protest violence and crimes targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community days after eight died in mass shootings at three Atlanta-area spas.
Crowds gathered before the Georgia State Capitol on Saturday to protest violence and crimes targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community days after eight died in mass shootings at three Atlanta-area spas.
Asian women say shootings point to relentless, racist tropes
Elaine Kim recalled being crassly harassed by white young men while she was in high school. Kim was reminded of these moments when she heard that the man accused in the Atlanta-area shootings had said he had acted because his targets tempted him.
Elaine Kim recalled being crassly harassed by white young men while she was in high school. Kim was reminded of these moments when she heard that the man accused in the Atlanta-area shootings had said he had acted because his targets tempted him.
Slain spa worker toiled tirelessly to support her family
Hyun Jung Grant loved disco and club music, often strutting or moonwalking while doing household chores and jamming with her sons to tunes blasting in the car.
Hyun Jung Grant loved disco and club music, often strutting or moonwalking while doing household chores and jamming with her sons to tunes blasting in the car.
Spa shootings could be first test of Georgia hate crimes law
The murder case against a white man charged with shooting and killing six women of Asian descent and two other people at Atlanta-area massage businesses this week could become the first big test for Georgia’s new hate crimes law.
The murder case against a white man charged with shooting and killing six women of Asian descent and two other people at Atlanta-area massage businesses this week could become the first big test for Georgia’s new hate crimes law.
President Biden, VP Harris visits CDC, meets with Asian-American leaders on Atlanta trip
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are wrapping up a visit to Atlanta on Friday addressing two major crises in America: the COVID-19 pandemic and the escalating violence against Asian Americans.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are wrapping up a visit to Atlanta on Friday addressing two major crises in America: the COVID-19 pandemic and the escalating violence against Asian Americans.
Millions pour into GoFundMe for Atlanta-area spa shooting victim
Support has been pouring in from across the country for the victims of the deadly spa shootings in metro Atlanta on Tuesday. That includes millions in financial support for the families.
Support has been pouring in from across the country for the victims of the deadly spa shootings in metro Atlanta on Tuesday. That includes millions in financial support for the families.
'Our silence is complicity': Biden condemns anti-Asian hate after call for passage of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are offering solace to Asian Americans and a reeling nation as they visit Atlanta just days after a White gunman killed eight people, most of them Asian American women.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are offering solace to Asian Americans and a reeling nation as they visit Atlanta just days after a White gunman killed eight people, most of them Asian American women.
Atlanta spa shootings: Medical examiner releases names of victims
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office on Friday released the names of four additional people who were killed this week when a gunman entered three Atlanta-area spas and opened fire, killing eight people.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office on Friday released the names of four additional people who were killed this week when a gunman entered three Atlanta-area spas and opened fire, killing eight people.
Law enforcement expert takes issue with comments on spa shooting investigation
A veteran law officer is raising concerns about the way Cherokee County authorities have described their investigation into the deadly spa shooting spree in metro Atlanta on Tuesday.
A veteran law officer is raising concerns about the way Cherokee County authorities have described their investigation into the deadly spa shooting spree in metro Atlanta on Tuesday.
Community mourns victims of spa shooting in Cherokee County
Members of the community gathered outside Young's Asian Massage in Cherokee County Thursday night. They came to remember and honor the victims of Tuesday night's shooting.
Members of the community gathered outside Young's Asian Massage in Cherokee County Thursday night. They came to remember and honor the victims of Tuesday night's shooting.
Asian Americans say race can't be overlooked in deadly spa shootings
Some members of the Asian American community say race cannot be separated from the shootings at spas in Atlanta and Acworth.
Some members of the Asian American community say race cannot be separated from the shootings at spas in Atlanta and Acworth.
Customer recalls Cherokee County spa shooting, shares video
A customer at the Cherokee County spa – one of three struck by violence this week – said the shooting occurred so quickly he didn’t have time to be scared.
A customer at the Cherokee County spa – one of three struck by violence this week – said the shooting occurred so quickly he didn’t have time to be scared.
Georgia sheriff spokesman removed from spa shootings case amid racist Facebook posts, controversial comments
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Capt. Jay Baker recently came under criticism for saying Wednesday that the 21-year-old man accused of carrying out the recent spa slayings that occurred in the Atlanta area had a "bad day."
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Capt. Jay Baker recently came under criticism for saying Wednesday that the 21-year-old man accused of carrying out the recent spa slayings that occurred in the Atlanta area had a "bad day."