President Joe Biden has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the recent shooting in Monterey Park, California.
The shooting, which occurred on January 23, 2021, left multiple people dead and injured.
The exact number of casualties has not yet been released by authorities.
The exact number of casualties has not yet been released by authorities.
He also emphasized the need for swift action to address the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States.
This is a reminder of the daily fear and tragedy that gun violence brings to too many communities across our nation," the president said.
We must come together as a nation to end this senseless violence and protect our fellow Americans."
The shooting in Monterey Park is the latest in a string of mass shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent months.
The country is still reeling from the mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado that occurred earlier this month and left 10 people dead.
Many have called for stricter gun control laws in the wake of these tragic events.