A statement read on behalf of President Biden said the shooting “pierced the nation and our soul.”
Some attendees were still trying to come to terms with what happened.
Local officials spoke and smoke from prayer candles filled the air as people paid their respects. Prayers were offered by local pastors in Taiwanese, Cantonese and other languages to offer comfort to the tight-knit community”, the owner of Star Ballroom & Dance Studio and the first person to rush the suspect during the shooting, had been killed.The event also featured a White House aide reading a message from President Joe Biden.
Another vigil was held at the dance studio Tuesday evening, becoming the third vigil in two days for the shooting victims. It was organized by the ANSWER Coalition. Organizers started the evening off by reading aloud the names of the 11 victims, and mentioning the heroic efforts ofThen, the mic was offered to community members to voice their thoughts, share their grievances and find support among a hurting community.
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