In three separate incidents of gun violence, a total of six Asian women were killed in and around the US city of Atlanta on Wednesday, with a white man in custody for allegedly staging all those attacks.

The incidents largely have the Asian-American community on edge after a recent spike in anti-Asian crimes in the city, as fears of the Asian-owned establishments being specifically targeted run high.

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In the aftermath of the incident, the Twitterati have used their beloved platform to raise their voice against the ongoing violence and injustice using the hashtag ‘StopAsianHate’. Already under the umbrella of the hashtag over 1.5 million tweets have been made.

Democratic Senator from Hawaii Mazie Hirono tweeted: “This senseless act adds to the pain and suffering of the Asian community during a year of increased racism and attacks targeting AAPIs.”

She urged people to “speak up and help.”

Meanwhile, Senator Ben Ray Lujan from New Mexico too tweeted about the “unacceptable” hate crimes. He tweeted: “My prayers are with the families impacted by the senseless violence that occurred in Atlanta. The rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans is unacceptable. I stand with the movement to #StopAsianHate, because every American deserves dignity and respect.”  

The celebrities have also joined hands in raising their voice in unison against the killings.

American media sensation Kim Kardashian West tweeted: “It breaks my heart seeing all of these devastating stories of the violent cases towards Asians that happens everyday, particularly the elderly. Asians are human and deserve to be treated as such!!!”

Actor Melissa Fumero of Brooklyn Nine-Nine fame tweeted: “Sending love, light, and strength to my Asian friends today and always. I stand with you.”

NBA star too tweeted about the horrific killings and extended his condolences. 

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He wrote: “My condolences goes out to the families of all the victims and the entire Asian community tonight on what transpired in Atlanta at the Aromatherapy Spa. Coward a** young man!! Just senseless and tragic!!”

However, it wasn’t only the politicians or celebrities who felt the need to raise their voice. 

People from all realms of life joined in to condemn the horrific attacks in Atlanta. 

Earlier in the day, President Biden also lashed out against the attacks in his speech.

“I know that Asian Americans are very concerned because, as you know, I’ve been speaking about the brutality against Asian-Americans for the last couple of months,” he said. “I think that it is very, very troublesome.”