Key takeaways:
- Ten people were killed and ten others were injured in a shooting at a ballroom dance studio in Monterey Park, California.
- The suspect was found dead Sunday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Authorities are still searching for a motive for the shooting, and are looking into the suspect’s background, including possible mental health issues.
Ten people were killed and ten others were injured in a shooting at a ballroom dance studio in Monterey Park, California on Saturday night. The suspect, 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, was found dead Sunday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a van in which he fled after people thwarted his attempt at a second shooting.
The shooting occurred during Lunar New Year celebrations, causing a wave of fear to ripple through Asian American communities in the region and casting a shadow over festivities nationwide. The attack was the deadliest since May 24, when 21 people were killed in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Sunday that no other suspects were at large. The city of Monterey Park canceled the second day of its Lunar New Year festival, typically one of its most joyous holidays.
Authorities are still searching for a motive for the shooting. The suspect had no known ties to the dance studio or any of the victims. Investigators are looking into the suspect’s background, including possible mental health issues, to try to determine a motive.
The shooting has left the community in shock and mourning. The Lunar New Year is a time of celebration and joy, and the attack has left many feeling scared and vulnerable. The city of Monterey Park has asked for the public’s help in providing information that could help the investigation.
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