Topline
The death toll from Saturday night’s mass shooting at a dance studio near Los Angeles rose to 11 Monday after another victim died, according to LAC+USC Medical Center, as nine others injured in the shooting remain in area hospitals receiving treatment.
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Key Facts
The medical center announced the death in a statement Monday afternoon, saying the victim “succumbed to their extensive injuries.”
The victim’s identity was not released.
Most of those killed in the Monterey Park shooting were in their 60s and 70s, according to authorities.
Crucial Quote
“Of the remaining victims receiving care at LAC+USC Medical Center, one remains in serious condition. The remaining two patients are recovering,” Medical Center CEO Jorge Orozco said.
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The city of Monterey Park plans to hold a vigil Tuesday evening to honor the victims. “We believe that it is important for our community to come together to remember and heal,” Mayor Henry Lo said.
Key Background
The shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio late Saturday night came as the area’s large Asian-American community celebrated Lunar New Year, but the suspect’s motive remains unclear. The alleged shooter—72-year-old Huu Can Tran—died Sunday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a standoff with police about 20 miles away. Authorities say Tran visited another suburban dance studio in nearby Alhambra shortly after carrying out the Monterey Park shooting, but two people disarmed him before he could start shooting. Tran carried out the shooting using a semi-automatic pistol with a high-capacity magazine, according to police.
Further Reading
Monterey Park Shooting: ‘Heroes’ Hailed For Disarming Suspect At Second Location (Forbes)
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2023/01/23/11th-victim-dies-after-monterey-park-shooting-hospital-says/