The Asian American Justice Center (AAJC), a leading national civil and human rights organization, and its affiliates – Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC), Asian Law Caucus and the Asian American Institute – join Asian American advocacy groups nationwide in offering deepest condolences to the victims and families devastated by Monday’s killing spree at Virginia Tech University.

“Our hearts go out to everyone struck by this monumental tragedy,” said AAJC President and Executive Director Karen K. Narasaki. “It is difficult to imagine the degree of sorrow and loss faculty, staff and students are feeling right now.”

Stewart Kwoh, executive director of APALC, added, "We join in expressing sorrow to the families of the victims and we will monitor the aftermath of the tragedy and express our strong hope that there will be no backlash against Asian Americans or Korean Americans in particular." [Link]