Asian-American community demands justice for the unprovoked hate crime after a white American woman punched a 6 year old Korean boy in Las Vegas

“For the first time in my life in America… I actually have some hidden fears that weren’t there before,” Kim shared.

By Edward Era Barbacena

A viral video is sparking outrage, displaying the aftermath of what police are calling a hate crime.

Metro arrested a white woman Shelly Hill who allegedly hit a 6-year-old Asian American boy on the Las Vegas Strip. Over the previous year, we’ve seen anti-Asian violence throughout the nation however probably not in our metropolis. The mom of the kid who was hit was not able to do an interview with 8 News Now, however she gave us permission to indicate the video she took.

Now, the native Asian community is demanding justice.

According to an arrest report obtained by 8 News Now, surveillance video confirmed Hill backhanding the boy on the neck on a pedestrian bridge close to the Shops. She then shouted on the household, saying the coronavirus was their fault.

Shelly Hill

“It’s very, very sad. It’s shocking,” stated Las Vegan Jennie Kim.

She says that though she doesn’t know the household concerned, she feels their ache as an Asian American dwelling within the age of COVID-19.

“For the first time in my life in America… I actually have some hidden fears that weren’t there before,” Kim shared.

Statistics present hate crimes in opposition to Asians in Nevada are low, however native leaders say this case is completely different.

“Up to this point, we haven’t really had anything reported that’s been violent,” stated Sonny Vinuya, president of the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce.

He and different leaders have labored on schooling campaigns. Now, their focus is on justice.

“I think it’s about time that we really hold people accountable for their actions,” Vinuya instructed 8 News Now. “I think that’s what will change.”

Jennie Kim

Kim hopes that occurs.

“It can’t be brushed aside. It really can’t,” she confused.

Some individuals on-line stated Hill seemed to be having a psychological episode through the incident. Local leaders say that’s nonetheless no excuse for anti-Asian hate.

Hill is scheduled to be again in courtroom on July 27.