STATEMENT: AAPI Victory Alliance Commemorates Anniversary of Indianapolis Murders and Calls for Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

WASHINGTON – Today, marking the one year anniversary of the murder of 8 workers at a shipping facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, AAPI Victory Alliance issued the following statement commemorating the anniversary and calling for gun violence prevention legislation.

AAPI Victory Alliance Chair Dr. Tung Nguyen issued the following statement:

“Today we remember the 8 workers, including 4 Sikh Americans, who were gunned down in Indianapolis last year by a former employee; the warehouse facility has a majority Sikh workforce.

“As the Supreme Court is on the cusp of creating a constitutional right to concealed carry, we recommit ourselves to addressing the intersection of hate and gun violence. This is why we will always oppose unfettered access to firearms in America, and call upon Congress to expeditiously pass gun violence prevention legislation to prevent further mass shootings.

“Finally, the recent hate crimes against our Sikh neighbors in New York highlight the growing rise in white supremacy across the country. Going forward, we call upon law enforcement to critically examine bias motivation when acts of mass violence harm marginalized communities.”

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AAPI Victory Alliance works to build Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) political power across the country by providing education on progressive issues; creating and advocating for policies that affect our communities; and building alliances with organizations to help AAPIs exert their power and be the margin of victory at the local, state, and national levels.