Key takeaways:
- 11 people were killed and 9 injured in a mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California.
- The gunman, Huu Can Tran, was an elderly loner who had recently sold his property and had few close friends.
- The tragedy has left many in Monterey Park searching for answers, but the community is standing together in the wake of the tragedy.
Residents of Monterey Park, California are in shock after a mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio on Saturday left 11 people dead and nine injured. The gunman, 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, was an elderly loner who had recently sold his property and had few close friends.
Tran had emigrated from the Philippines to Monterey Park at a young age with his family. However, his former friends said he was out of step with other Asian immigrants who found joy and companionship in venues like the Star Ballroom Dance Studio.
A vigil was held at Monterey Park City Hall overnight for the victims of the shooting. The city’s large Asian American community has been deeply affected by the tragedy, but remain resilient.
Daniel Hsiu, one of the survivors, said he was lucky to have escaped the shooting. “My memory won’t go away,” he said.
The tragedy has left many in Monterey Park searching for answers. While the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, the community is standing together in the wake of the tragedy.
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