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Resilience Reigns: Monterey Park Mass Shooting Community Remembrance Fair Honors Healing and Unity

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. – Almost a year after the tragic mass shooting at the Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio, the Asian American Pacific Islander community is coming together to honor resilience and healing. The community remembrance fair, scheduled for January 13, seeks to provide a space for healing and celebration while also raising awareness about available resources for those affected by the tragedy. The event, which aims to foster connection and uplift spirits, will feature …

Arrests Made in Connection to 6 South Monterey County Murders, 1 Shooter Still at Large

SALINAS, Calif. – The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office made a significant announcement today regarding the arrest of three individuals connected to the King City mass shooting and a double homicide case in South Monterey County. The suspects, identified as Jonathan Leal Cervantes, 18, Pedro Manuel Nava, 32, and a juvenile, all from Greenfield, face multiple charges, including homicide, attempted homicide, and armed robbery in Salinas. The King City mass shooting, which occurred on March 3, …

Monterey County Sheriff’s Press Conference Details Execution-Style Double Murder Near Greenfield

SOLEDAD, Calif. — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office addressed the community at a press conference on Thursday to provide an update on a recent double murder near Greenfield. The victims, identified as cousins, were tragically killed while spending time by the Salinas River at 41000 Los Coches Rd. The victims, Andres “Chavita” Garcia, 26, and Jack Canchola, 20, both from Soledad, were confronted by at least two suspects, leading to a fatal confrontation. According to …

Rememberance: Monterey Park residents unite to honor the victims of last year’s mass shooting and advocate for gun control

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. – The Monterey Park community gathered at City Hall to honor the victims of a devastating mass shooting that took place one year ago. On January 21, 2023, eleven people lost their lives and nine others were seriously injured when a shooter opened fire at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio. The gunman then moved to Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, where he was disarmed by Brandon Tsay, who courageously intervened …

Monterey Park Mass Shooting Survivors Honored by First Responders One Year Later

MONTEREY PARK, California – Nearly a year after the tragic mass shooting at a local dance studio, Ronald Tom and his family visited the local fire station with the intention of expressing their gratitude to the first responders who had tried to save Diana Tom, Ronald’s wife, who was ultimately killed in the incident. Despite the loss of his wife, Ronald Tom expressed his heartfelt thanks to the group of firefighters and paramedics for their …

Monterey Park City to Hold Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Deadly Mass Shooting

Los Angeles – Six months after the tragic mass shooting in Monterey Park that claimed the lives of 11 people, the city is preparing to hold a candlelight vigil to honor the victims and call for stricter gun laws. The vigil and night of remembrance will take place at Monterey Park City Hall, with city officials also organizing a private Roundtable on Hope and Healing earlier in the day. This event will bring together community …

Monterey Park marks one-year anniversary of mass shooting with candlelight vigil and calls for stricter gun laws

MONTEREY PARK, California – On the one-year anniversary of the tragic mass shooting that claimed 11 lives, the city of Monterey Park is preparing to hold a candlelight vigil to remember the victims. The ceremony is set to take place at Monterey Park City Hall as a night of remembrance for the victims of the shooting on Jan. 21, 2023, when Huu Can Tran entered Star Dance Studio and took the lives of 11 people. …

Remembering, Healing, and Celebrating Lives Lost in Monterey Park Mass Shooting

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. – It has been almost a year since the tragic mass shooting that left 11 people dead and the community in shock. Nevertheless, the people of Monterey Park have remained resilient and determined to persevere, as evidenced by the community remembrance fair held on Saturday. The event included a dance lesson in honor of the victims, which took place at the Lai Lai Ballroom in Alhambra. The ballroom was filled with lively …