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Huu Can Tran, 72, opens fire in a dance studio in Monterey Park, California, killing eleven people and injuring nine others before later committing suicide. It is the worst mass shooting in Los Angeles County since the 2008 Covina massacre.
On January 21, 2023, a mass shooting at a dance studio in Monterey Park, California left eleven people dead and nine injured, marking the deadliest such event in the county in over a decade.
The mass shooting occurred on the eve of Lunar New Year at Star Ballroom Dance Studio, where families and friends had gathered to celebrate. The 72-year-old perpetrator, armed with semi-automatic weapons, fired indiscriminately before taking his own life. Victims ranged in age and background, and some succumbed to their injuries in local hospitals. The attack shocked the Asian American community, renewing concerns over hate crimes and gun violence. Local and federal law enforcement agencies conducted a swift investigation into the motives and tactics used. Community leaders organized vigils and support networks for survivors and victims' families. The tragedy was the deadliest mass shooting in Los Angeles County since the 2008 Covina massacre, reigniting debates over gun control legislation.
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