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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Atlanta-area spa shootings: Police still working to notify victim families
During a press conference Thursday, Atlanta police released new details regarding their investigation into the deadly spa shootings, and said they were still working to notify families of the victims.
Atlanta-area spa shootings: President Biden orders flags lowered to honor victims
President Joe Biden has ordered the American flags at the White House and public buildings lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of the metro Atlanta spa shootings.
#StopAsianHate: Asian Americans grieve, organize in wake of Atlanta attacks
Hundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have turned to social media to air their anger, sadness and fear. The hashtag #StopAsianHate was a top trending topic on Twitter.
Atlanta shooting suspect Robert Long: What to know
Former classmates from Sequoyah High School say they were shocked when they heard he confessed to the murders.
Georgia sheriff’s spokesman appeared to promote racist shirt on Facebook
Asian American activists called the spokesman's alleged Facebook posts promoting T-shirts with racist language about China and COVID-19 "disturbing and outrageous."
Atlanta-area spa shootings: Confessed shooter motivated by “addiction to sex,” officials say
Authorities in Cherokee County said 21-year-old Robert Aaron Long, suspected of killing eight and injuring one, confessed to all three shootings, one in Cherokee County and two in Atlanta.
‘The Asian-American community is feeling enormous pain’: Biden shares outrage over Atlanta shootings
Politicians, celebrities, activists and athletes are expressing outrage over the killing of eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors.