Brandon Tsay wants to use his celebrity to help heal his community

Brandon Tsay wants to use his celebrity to help heal his community Enlarge this image toggle caption Jane Hahn for NPR Jane Hahn for NPR ALHAMBRA, Calif. — At a Lunar New Year festival this past weekend, a couple hundred people packed under a tent to watch local leaders recognize Brandon Tsay. Enlarge this image toggle caption Jane Hahn for NPR Jane Hahn for NPR Enlarge this image toggle caption Jane Hahn for NPR Jane Hahn for NPR Tsay jumps into action A dance social at Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra was winding down on a Saturday night, with just a few people left on the ballroom floor. Enlarge this image toggle caption Jane Hahn for NPR Jane Hahn for NPR Enlarge this image toggle caption Jane Hahn for NPR Jane Hahn for NPR While the gunman was readying his weapon, Tsay told NBC Nightly News that he used the opportunity to lunge at him in an attempt to divert the gun away from the ballroom. Enlarge this image toggle caption Jane Hahn for NPR Jane Hahn for NPR Enlarge this image toggle caption Jane Hahn for NPR Jane Hahn for NPR Tragedy casts a shadow over Lunar New Year celebrations The mass shooting in Monterey Park shook the area's predominantly Asian American community over Lunar New Year weekend.