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Wen Tau Yu

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

Victim Details

Wen Tau Yu

Male

Monterey-park

CA

2023-01-21

64

Wen

Tau Yu

07/26/2026

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On January 21, 2023, a tragic mass shooting occurred at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California, resulting in the deaths of eleven individuals, including 64-year-old Wen-Tau Yu. The incident took place around 10:22 p.m. during a Lunar New Year celebration, a time meant for joy and community gathering. The assailant, identified as 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, entered the dance studio and opened fire, causing immediate chaos and devastation.

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  • Orange County Register: Wen-Tau Yu was pursuing a second career in retirement
  • 2023 Monterey Park shooting - Wikipedia
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    I've been thinking a lot about the impact this tragedy has had on the community in Monterey Park, es... ...Read More
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