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· Carl Samson
Confusion, terror heard in newly released 911 calls made during Monterey Park shooting
The city clerk of Monterey Park, California, has released recordings of 911 and Fire Department calls made during the deadly mass shooting at Star Ballroom Dance Studio, providing a glimpse of the horror that unfolded amid the Lunar New Year celebrations. One of the first calls…
· Ryan General
Los Angeles artist pays tribute to victims of Monterey Park mass shooting
The recent shooting at Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California, which left 11 people dead and nine others injured has sent shockwaves through the Asian American community. The perpetrator, identified as 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, allegedly opened fire on elderly…
· Carl Samson
Monterey Park shooter reported his attempt to stop a robbery in 1990, police docs reveal
The deceased man accused of firing 42 bullets that ultimately killed 11 people in Monterey Park, California, on the eve of Lunar New Year said he tried to stop a robbery in 1990, a new report reveals. The alleged incident reportedly occurred at George’s Liquor store in San…
· Carl Samson
Monterey Park hero awarded medal of courage, invited to Biden’s State of Union
The man hailed as a hero for disarming the Monterey Park mass shooting suspect was awarded a medal of courage and invited to attend President Joe Biden’s upcoming State of the Union address. Brandon Tsay, 26, wrestled a gun away from 72-year-old Huu Can Tran at Lai Lai Ballroom…
· William Yuk
Monterey Park: California’s resilient ‘Chinese Beverly Hills’
Monterey Park, California, the site of Saturday’s mass shooting that left 11 dead, has historically served as a beacon for California’s Chinese community. In the 1970s, Chinese real estate developer Fred Hsieh envisioned Monterey Park as the “Chinese Beverly Hills,” purchasing…
· Carl Samson
Monterey Park shooting suspect had no connection to victims, sheriff says
Huu Can Tran, the deceased suspect in Saturday’s mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, had no known connection to his victims, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told reporters Wednesday. The incident, which left 11 people dead and nine others injured, occurred at the…
· Carl Samson
‘I will not be silent’: Biden calls for end to hate in White House’s first Lunar New Year celebration
President Joe Biden hosted the White House’s first Lunar New Year reception on Thursday, assuring Asian Americans of his support on the heels of mass shootings that have affected the community in the past week. “It’s wonderful to see so many friends on this special holiday, even…
· Editorial Staff
Wall Street Journal columnist accused of racism over ‘Are there ‘too many Asians?” op-ed
An opinion columnist with the Wall Street Journal has been accused of racism after penning an article initially titled “Are there ‘too many Asians’?” In his piece published Monday, William “Bill” McGurn, who served as chief speechwriter for former President George W. Bush,…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Everything Everywhere’ cast and crew gather at Monterey Park following mass shooting
The cast and crew of A24’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) gathered in Monterey Park, California, to show support for the local community following the mass shooting that took place right before Lunar New Year. On the evening before receiving a total of 11 Oscar…
· Editorial Staff
Amid California mass shootings, older Asian Americans feared to be radicalized by ‘unreliable’ information
With recent mass shootings in California zeroing in on elderly Asian Americans as suspects, community members are left shaken, fearful and desperate for answers — leading to some placing the blame on a trend of radicalization bred by false and unreliable information. The latest…
· Carl Samson
Half Moon Bay mass shootings suspect accused of threatening, suffocating coworker in 2013
Before you read: Suspect arrested in Half Moon Bay mass shootings that killed 7 The man arrested in connection to the fatal mass shootings at two separate locations in Half Moon Bay, California, earlier this week has been accused of threatening to kill a coworker nearly a decade…
· Michelle De Pacina
Fil-Am victim of Monterey Park shooting remembered as ‘loving father,’ ‘life of any party’
Filipino American Valentino Alvero was among those killed during Saturday’s mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California. Alvero, 68, was a U.S. citizen of Filipino descent who worked as a hospitality worker.
· Carl Samson
Rifle, hundreds of ammo rounds found in Monterey Park shooter’s home; jealousy raised as possible motive
A .308 caliber rifle and hundreds of rounds of loose ammunition have been discovered in the home of Huu Can Tran, the lone suspect in Saturday’s mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. Tran, 72, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a white cargo van hours…
· Carl Samson
Suspect arrested in Half Moon Bay mass shootings that killed 7
Seven people died and one person sustained critical injuries in two separate shootings in Half Moon Bay, California, on Monday night. The shootings, which came less than three days after the Monterey Park mass shooting, involved farm workers.
· Carl Samson
11th person dies in Monterey Park mass shooting as victims identified
Before you read: Monterey Park mass shooting suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound Ex-wife of Monterey Park mass shooting suspect speaks out, says he was ‘quick to anger’ Simu Liu, Daniel Dae Kim, George Takei and more speak out on Monterey Park mass shooting Editor’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man who wrestled gun away from Monterey Park shooting suspect recalls violent struggle
Before you read: Monterey Park mass shooting suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound Ex-wife of Monterey Park mass shooting suspect speaks out, says he was ‘quick to anger’ Simu Liu, Daniel Dae Kim, George Takei and more speak out on Monterey Park mass shooting Brandon…
· Carl Samson
Ex-wife of Monterey Park mass shooting suspect speaks out, says he was ‘quick to anger’
Before you read: Monterey Park mass shooting suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound Simu Liu, Daniel Dae Kim, George Takei and more speak out on Monterey Park mass shooting The ex-wife of the Monterey Park mass shooting suspect has recently spoken out, describing her…
· Carl Samson
Simu Liu, Daniel Dae Kim, George Takei and more speak out on Monterey Park mass shooting
Before you read: Monterey Park mass shooting suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a GoFundMe page organized for the benefit of the victims.
· Carl Samson
Monterey Park mass shooting suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a GoFundMe page organized for the benefit of the victims. A man linked to the recent mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, on Saturday has been confirmed dead on Sunday afternoon.