'We Stand In Solidarity': Culver City Mayor On New Zealand Attack

CULVER CITY, CA – Culver City Mayor Thomas Small published a statement Friday in response to the terrorist attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, which left 49 people dead. Read more about the attack here: New Zealand Mosque Attacks – 49 Dead In Christchurch

Mayor Small's statement is below:

“On behalf of the City of Culver City, I send our deepest condolences to the people of Christchurch. We stand in solidarity with you against hate. We support our Muslim community and all those who face violence and discrimination. It’s as true today as it was in 2016, when we passed a resolution condemning violence and hate speech against Muslims or other communities on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We strongly believe in the value and beauty of a society composed of multiple cultures, and every person’s right to live and practice their faith without fear.”

The Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said additional patrols would be deployed outside mosques across the region even though there is no known threat to the Southland.

"The Los Angeles Police Department continues to monitor the events in New Zealand closely and the thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the LAPD go out to everyone affected by this horrific incident," according to a statement.

The shootings appear to be an isolated incident and although there was "no apparent threat to Los Angeles, out of an abundance of caution we will be adding patrols around mosques here in the city."

City News Service contributed to this post