Camden County Expresses Unwavering Support For Asian Americans

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — Camden County officials have expressed “unwavering support” for Asian Americans and the Pacific Island community in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of eight people at three massage parlors in Atlanta last week.

“No one should be made to feel unsafe or unwelcome because of their race, ethnicity, or nationality in our community,” Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “The evil of racism has no place in our society and should be condemned outright. We stand in solidarity with every Asian resident in the county, state and nation to underscore our uncompromising commitment for everyone to live in a safe and welcoming neighborhood.”

Robert Aaron Long was arrested in connection with three shootings that killed eight people at Asian massage parlors in Georgia Tuesday night, according to authorities. Read more here: 8 Killed In 3 Massage Parlor Shootings, 1 Arrested: Police

He blamed a "sex addiction," as the motive behind the murders, according to ABC News.
According to the 2010 Census and other population information posted online, Asian-Americans make up about 6 percent of the population in Camden County.

“Hate continues to have no home in Camden County for our diverse and inclusive community, and we will continue to face racism, bigotry and xenophobia head on wherever it rears its ugly head,” Cappelli said.

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