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Hongying Jian (Nancy Liu)

Case from Monterey-park, CA dated Jan 21, 2023

Victim Details

Hongying Jian (Nancy Liu)

Female

Asian

Monterey-park

CA

2023-01-21

62

Hongying

Jian (Nancy Liu)

07/09/2026

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On January 21, 2023, 62-year-old Hongying Jian, also known as Nancy Liu, was tragically killed in a mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California. The incident occurred during a Lunar New Year celebration, where a gunman opened fire, resulting in the deaths of eleven individuals and injuries to nine others.

Hongying and her husband, Jeff Liu, were regular patrons of the Star Ballroom Dance Studio, often attending events together. On the night of the shoot ...
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  • gofundme.com: Monterey Park Lunar New Year Victims Fund, organized by Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
  • Orange County Register: Hongying Jian was known as ‘Sister Sunshine’
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    I’ve been following the Monterey Park tragedy and wanted to share something about Hongying Jian, o... ...Read More
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    Is anyone else struck by the fact that Hongying Jian, or Nancy as she was known, was such a vibrant ... ...Read More
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