Suspect in US dance club shooting killed self in van
1 year, 11 months ago

Suspect in US dance club shooting killed self in van

Deccan Chronicle  

Monterey Park : The hunt for a gunman who killed 10 people at a ballroom dance club during Lunar New Year celebrations ended Sunday when authorities found him dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the van he used to flee after people thwarted his attempt at a second shooting. Luna said the shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park left five women and five men dead and wounded another 10 people. A police car was parked near a large banner that proclaimed “Happy Year of the Rabbit!” The celebration in Monterey Park is one of California's largest. “Chinese people, they consider Chinese New Year very, very special" — a time when "you don't do anything that will bring bad luck the entire year,” she said.

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After Monterey Park shooting, pastor tried to de-stigmatize therapy for Asian immigrants
1 year ago

After Monterey Park shooting, pastor tried to de-stigmatize therapy for Asian immigrants

LA Times  

Eric Chen never met Yu Lun Kao. “That’s where the tragedy hits even closer to home.” After the shooting, Chen served as the liaison among Kao’s family, U.S. Rep. Judy Chu’s office and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles. Shally, whose dance partner died in the shooting and who witnessed the shooting, pays her respects at a …

California shooter kills 10 at dance club; motive unclear
1 year, 11 months ago

California shooter kills 10 at dance club; motive unclear

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Authorities searched for a motive …

Sheriff: Suspect in dance club shooting killed self in van
1 year, 11 months ago

Sheriff: Suspect in dance club shooting killed self in van

Associated Press  

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — The hunt for a gunman who killed 10 people at a ballroom dance club during Lunar New Year celebrations ended Sunday when authorities found him dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the van in which he fled after a second shooting was thwarted. A police car was parked near a large banner that proclaimed “Happy …

What we know about Monterey Park shooting, suspect, victims?
1 year, 11 months ago

What we know about Monterey Park shooting, suspect, victims?

Al Jazeera  

The suspect shot himself after killing 10 people at a dance club in the Los Angeles area. Authorities are searching for what motivated the gunman who killed 10 people at a Los Angeles-area dance club during Lunar New Year celebrations on Saturday evening. A gunman shot dead 10 people late on Saturday at a ballroom dance club in Monterey Park …

How the Monterey Park shooting and manhunt for the gunman unfolded
1 year, 11 months ago

How the Monterey Park shooting and manhunt for the gunman unfolded

CNN  

CNN — The shooting at a Monterey Park, California, dance studio Saturday night set off a 12-hour manhunt for the gunman who carried out the attack that left 11 people dead and almost as many injured. 10:22 p.m. PT Saturday, January 21: Shots are fired at a dance studio A man enters and starts shooting inside Star Ballroom Dance Studio …

Man seen as hero grabbed gun from Monterey Park shooter: ‘I needed to take this weapon’
1 year, 11 months ago

Man seen as hero grabbed gun from Monterey Park shooter: ‘I needed to take this weapon’

LA Times  

Monterey Park police investigate the scene of a mass shooting on Saturday in the 100 block of West Garvey Avenue in Monterey Park. After opening fire at a Monterey Park dance studio Saturday night, the Lunar New Year gunman went to a second dance facility not far away in Alhambra, which officials said appeared to be his next target. California …

Ten killed in shooting at Lunar New Year party in Monterey Park
1 year, 11 months ago

Ten killed in shooting at Lunar New Year party in Monterey Park

Al Jazeera  

Police say gunman fatally shot himself after killing 10 and wounding 10 others at a ballroom dance hall in Monterey Park. As a result of the shooting, the police said Lunar New Year festivities in Monterey Park for Sunday had been cancelled. “Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones tonight in our neighboring city, Monterey Park, where …

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