People shot and killed at immigrant center in NY
3:07 pm By la Macha · Immigration|New York
3 Apr 2009This is all breaking news, so there’s no real definite answers yet–but there was a mass shooting at an immigrant center in New York. At least 12 people taking their U.S. citizenship tests have been confirmed dead at this point.
I’ve been following this on CNN, not the greatest coverage in the world, but Rick Sanchez did ask why there weren’t more interpreters available with news updates when this shooting is largely effecting the immigrant community. He didn’t get much an answer (that costs money, Rick), but at least he asked.
VL will keep you updated as news becomes available.
ETA: According to several news reports, the shooter was Jiverly Voong, 42, from upstate New York.
- Tags: Immigration, violence
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3 Responses to People shot and killed at immigrant center in NY
tom
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:26 pm
No matter what, this is a shame. I pray for the families and the souls of the lost loved ones.
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Ajlouny
April 5th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
We’re going to see much more of this kind of thing as
more people go “postal” when they feel they’ve lost everything.