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Lea Mek

Case from El-monte, CA dated Dec 03, 1993

Victim Details

Lea Mek

Male

Asian

El-monte

CA

1993-12-03

18

Lea

Mek

07/14/2026

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On December 3, 1993, 18-year-old Lea Mek, a Cambodian refugee and member of the Asian Boyz gang, visited a pool hall in El Monte, California—a known gathering spot for his gang. Mek was armed with a .45 caliber pistol and had a history of weapons-related incidents. That evening, approximately twenty members of the rival Wah Ching gang entered the establishment. Tensions escalated as Mek reportedly attempted to intimidate the newcomers by glaring at them and displaying his firearm. While some W ...
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  • Asian Boyz - Wikipedia
  • DBpedia: Murder of Lea Mek
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