LeBron James Slams Coward A**” Suspect In Horrific ATL Shooting, Sends Love To Asian Community
#AsianLivesMatter is currently trending on social media as people are condemning anti-Asian violence following the deadly shooting spree in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The maniac behind the crimes have been identified as Robert Aaron Long. He went on a shooting spree in Atlanta Tuesday night, killing 8 people including 6 Asian women. Officials said the 21-year-old opened fire at Young’s Asian Massage Parlor in Cherokee County, Georgia — killing 4 people and injuring 1 more. Long then went to the Gold Massage Spa where he killed 3 more people. Shortly after, he allegedly went across the street to the Aromatherapy Spa and killed one more person. Officials captured Long Tuesday night by using a pit maneuver on his SUV to stop his car. He’s since been taken into custody and charged with murder.
Many people are speaking out in support of the Asian community. On Wednesday, basketball star LeBron James slammed the “coward a**” suspect in a tweet, saying, “My condolences goes out to the families of all the victims and the entire Asian community tonight on what transpired in Atlanta at the Aromatherapy Spa. Coward a** young man!! Just senseless and tragic!! 🙏🏾❤️👑”
My condolences goes out to the families of all the victims and the entire Asian community tonight on what transpired in Atlanta at the Aromatherapy Spa. Coward a** young man!! Just senseless and tragic!! 🙏🏾❤️👑
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 17, 2021
NBA star Jeremy Lin also weighed in saying, “This is sooo heartbreaking … praying for our world. To my Asian American family, please take time to grieve but know youre loved, seen and IMPORTANT. We have to keep standing up, speaking out, rallying together and fighting for change. We cannot lose hope! #StopAsianHate #NOW.”