Justin Bieber made a big move during his concert at Keybank Center after a mass shooting incident took place at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.
According to Rolling Stone, ten people were shot and killed in the area that authorities called a "racially motivated hate crime."
The "Stay" hitmaker addressed the issue during his show in the city to pay tribute to the victims.
Hours before his show, the singer to his social media accounts, saying the mass shooting was "pretty horrible."
However, he's looking forward to getting on stage and "doing what we do best, having a good time and bringing joy to the city, much needed."
During his concert, the singer began the show by having a moment of silence for those who died, saying he was honoring the victims of the incident.
While singing the song "Hurt" from his album "Justice," Bieber addressed the crowd, saying, "As we know, there's so much division in this world. So much racial injustice. As you and I both know, racism is evil, and it is diabolical."
He added that what they can do now is be "the difference makers" where they will continue to have conversations with folks and continue to be allies.
Taking to his Instagram, the "Peaches" singer added, "RACISM WILL NOT PREVAIL GOD DOES. WE STAND WITH YOU BUFFALO AND STAND AGAINST THIS RACIST ACT OF TERROR."
Buffalo, New York Supermarket Shooting Incident
According to an official familiar with the investigation regarding the recent shooting incident at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, the 18-year-old alleged gunman said he was targeting the Black community.
CNN reported that the suspect made disturbing comments to describe his motive after getting arrested.
At least ten people were killed, and three were injured at the Tops Friendly Markets, a store located in a predominantly Black neighborhood.
The suspect, named Payton S. Gendron, is from Conklin, New York. He allegedly wrote a White supremacist manifesto online and traveled to the store where he live-streamed the attack online.
In a statement, Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said the evidence gathered makes no mistake that the incident is "an absolute racist hate crime."
Grendon surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody. He was later charged with first-degree murder.
He pleaded not guilty in court over the weekend.
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