(San Francisco Comprehensive News) The Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco in the United States confirmed that five Chinese citizens were killed in the shooting of the second day of the Banyue Bay of California (January 23).

According to Xinhua News Agency, the Consulate General spokesman revealed the above information on Thursday (January 26) to answer questions.The spokesman said that the Consulate General was deeply shocked and sorry for the severe shooting. He strongly condemned the violent incident of the gun. He also expressed deep condolences to the victims and expressed his sincere condolences to the wounded and the families of the victims.

A spokesman also said that the Consulate General is maintaining communication with relevant US departments to track the progress of the investigation of the case.At the same time, I have contacted most of the families of the victims and will try their best to provide consular assistance.

A 67 -year -old Asian man on Monday (January 23) fired seven people in two farms in San Mato Banwan, northern California, and was admitted to the hospital.According to local media reports, the deceased is Chinese farmers.The suspect Zhao Chunli (transliteration, Zhao Chunli) was arrested on the same day, and the motivation of the crime was unknown.

According to Agence France -Presse, Zhao Chunli told American journalists on Thursday that he acknowledged that he was guilty and thought he had mental illness.He said that he has endured bullying and long -term work for many years, and these problems have never been resolved.This incident aroused the local government's attention to the working environment of farm workers.

After the shooting in many places in the United States, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded Chinese citizens in the United States to strengthen their safety prevention to avoid going to personnel gathering places.