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Donald C. Y. Kwan

Case from San-francisco, CA dated Sep 04, 1977

Victim Details

Donald C. Y. Kwan

Male

San-francisco

CA

1977-09-04

20

Donald

C. Y. Kwan

07/28/2026

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Donald C. Y. Kwan, aged 20, tragically lost his life on September 4, 1977, in San Francisco, California. He was one of the victims of the infamous Golden Dragon massacre, a gang-related mass shooting that took place inside the Golden Dragon Restaurant in Chinatown. The massacre was a result of a violent feud between two rival Chinatown gangs, the Joe Boys and the Wah Ching. The Joe Boys, a Chinese youth gang, were attempting to assassinate leaders of the Wah Ching gang. However, the attack went ...
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  • Donald C. Y. Kwan (1957-1977) - Find a Grave...
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    Every time I read about the Golden Dragon massacre, my heart aches thinking about the innocent lives... ...Read More
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