Justin Bieber calls for change after a weekend mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.
At a concert stop in the city on Saturday – as part of the singer’s World Tour of Justice – Bieber, 28. Discussed the incident, calling racism “evil” and devil. The attack, which authorities described as racially motivated, claimed the lives of 10 people.
Justin Bieber can be heard in a video from his concert shared on Instagram discussing filming with the touring crew and audience.
“You probably heard what happened,” the Love Yourself singer said in a video during a pre-show reunion with his team. – Very terrible things.
“But I’m looking forward to tonight; I can’t wait to get on stage, do my best, have fun, and bring joy to this city. This is very necessary,” Bieber asks viewers to observe a minute’s silence to honor the victims in another Instagram video.
“As you know, there is a tragedy in the city, but what we’re going to do tonight is honor these people, and I would appreciate it if we could have a minute of silence,” he said. “That would mean a lot to me.” Bieber also turned to the 18-year-old shooter suspect.
“There are so many divisions in this world,” he said. “So much racial injustice. And as you and I know, racism is evil and evil. But what you and I need to do is be a difference-maker. We have to be the ones who continue to talk to our friends and family and our loved ones who continue to be allies. The shooting left ten people dead, and three injured, believed to be life-threatening. Face.
According to Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia, 11 of the 13 victims — including the non-fatal victims — were black, CNN reported.
The shooting occurred at around 14.30 WIB. At Tops Friendly Markets at 1275 Jefferson Avenue, which officials say is a predominantly black neighborhood.