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Jealousy, personal dispute possible motives in Monterey Park shooting that killed 11

LOS ANGELES — The investigation into a mass shooting in Monterey Park is focused on the gunman’s prior interactions at two dance studios he targeted and whether jealousy over a relationship was the motive, law enforcement sources said.

Los Angeles Times

US police focus on jealousy as Lunar New Year shooting motive: report

Monterey Park (United States) (AFP) - Detectives probing why an elderly Asian immigrant shot dead 11 people as they celebrated Lunar New Year at a dance hall in California are examining whether jealousy or a personal dispute was behind the tragedy, a report said Monday.

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The Monterey Park shooting exposes a major problem with crime data

Too few police departments are feeding crime statistics to the FBI's national database.

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Horror and anguish are playing out on repeat following the latest mass shooting – and the mental health scars extend far beyond those directly affected

Yet another community is stricken with grief in the wake of the horrific shooting at Monterey Park, California, on Jan. 21, 2023, that left 11 people dead and 9 more wounded. Families and friends of the victims, as well as those who were injured, are no doubt gripped with grief,…

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Man died using his back to shelter dance partner from hail of bullets in Monterey Park shooting

The couple took cover under a table when the shooting began

The Independent UK

Jealousy, personal dispute probed as possible motives in Monterey Park shooting

Los Angeles Times

Monterey Park: Hero who disarmed shooter says he was sure he was ‘going to die’

Detectives are looking to find a motive for gunman Huu Can Tran

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California mass shooter was a dance studio regular

Monterey Park (United States) (AFP) - The 72-year-old Asian immigrant who killed 11 people before shooting himself as police moved in on him was once a regular at the California dance club where a tragic gun massacre unfolded.

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‘I was gonna die here’: How a man disarmed the Monterey Park shooter

The dance social at Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio was nearly over Saturday night, with just a few people left on the ballroom floor. Brandon Tsay, whose family owns the Alhambra studio and who works at the ticket office, was in the lobby looking into the studio when he heard…

Los Angeles Times

Monterey shooting: Heart-stopping moment hero grabs attacker's gun after he killed 10

Have-a-go hero Brandon Tsay tackled the shooter Huu Can Tran as he entered the second dancehall of Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park in California, US

Daily Mirror

US man recounts seizing gun from Monterey Park shooter

Police credit people who confronted California gunman who killed 11 with preventing more casualties.

Al Jazeera

Monterey Park shooting survivor received death threat while in hospital

“Please, these victims and survivors are dealing with so much. Let’s not traumatise them more,” Sheriff Robert Luna said

The Independent UK

Monterey Park shooting death toll rises to 11, including dance hall manager

California officials name two of those killed, while friends and colleagues say much-loved ‘Mr Ma’ was among dead

The Guardian - US

Monterey Park shooting: Suspect Huu Can Tran’s ex-wife speaks out

Couple were married in early 2000s

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Reuters

Police seek motive to Los Angeles-area mass shooting as 11th victim dies

Investigators collected 42 bullet casings from the scene of one of California's bloodiest mass shootings as they sought clues on Monday to what drove an elderly gunman to open fire in a dance hall he had frequented, killing 11 people, before taking his own life.

Daily Mirror

Monterey Park shooting: Man wrestled pistol from 'menacing eyes' gunman who massacred 10

Brandon Tsay, 26, whose family runs Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio, wrested the gun from Huu Can Tran, 72, after he heard doors slamming and gunshots in his office lobby

AFP

US police search for motive in Lunar New Year shooting

Monterey Park (United States) (AFP) - California police searched Monday for what compelled a 72-year-old man of Asian descent to shoot dead 10 people as they celebrated Lunar New Year at a dance hall in the Los Angeles suburbs.

The Independent UK

David Hogg, George Takei, Gabby Giffords and Simu Liu lead reaction to Monterey Park mass shooting

“Another day meant for celebration and joy has turned into one of shock and heartbreak,” wrote former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords

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Shooter targets ‘establishments of joy’ in Monterey Park Lunar New Year mass shooting

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — Star Ballroom Dance Studio is where international ballroom competitors teach their moves. Where retirees learn how to waltz, tango and samba. Where elderly and middle-aged couples while away Saturday nights.

Los Angeles Times

How the Lunar New Year massacre unfolded: A night of ballroom dancing ends in horror

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — The burst of pops sounded, at first, like the firecrackers expected to cap a day of celebration.

The Guardian - US

Man who disarmed Monterey Park shooter tells of violent struggle for gun

Brandon Tsay, 26, says Huu Can Tran, 72, was ‘trying to do harm’ at second ballroom after killing 10 people nearby

The Independent UK

Footage captures terrifying moment heroic coder, 26, wrestles gun from Monterey Park mass shooter

Bystander’s brave actions prevented a second deadly attack from unfolding at the second ballroom studio

Irish Mirror

California dance hall shooting suspect shot himself in van as police closed in

10 people were killed in the shooting at Monterey Park during Lunar New Year celebrations

The Independent UK

Monterey Park shooting suspect was regular at studio and claimed instructors said ‘evil things’ about him

Huu Can Tran was ‘hostile to a lot of people’ at the club and met his former wife there, according to people who knew him

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Monterey Park shooting suspect kills himself after attack

Suspected gunman who killed at least 10 people at California dance studio found dead. Plus, lab-grown meat set for takeoff in the US

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