Statement on the Tragic Loss of Woom Sing Tse and Rae Sub Park

CHICAGO, IL — We are heartbroken and devastated by the tragic loss of two members of the Asian American community in the last week, Woom Sing Tse in Chinatown and Rae Sub Park in Budlong Woods. Both were victims of gun violence and should be alive today. We send our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones. Advancing Justice | Chicago will continue to work in solidarity with other communities of color toward long-term solutions to end gun violence. 

The family of Rae Sub Park has created a GoFundMe to help with funeral services and ongoing support for his daughter. If you are able to contribute, you can do so here.

UPDATE: The family of Woom Sing Tse has created a GoFundMe (https://gofund.me/c864b50a). If you are able to contribute, you can do so here.

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