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Xiujuan Yu

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

Victim Details

Xiujuan Yu

Female

Asian

Monterey-park

CA

2023-01-21

57

Xiujuan

Yu

07/05/2026

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On January 21, 2023, Xiujuan Yu, a 57-year-old resident of Monterey Park, California, tragically lost her life in a mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio. The incident occurred during a Lunar New Year celebration, a time meant for joy and community gathering. Ms. Yu, who had immigrated to the United States from China in the early 2010s, was a mother of three, including twins. Her niece described her as "hard-working and diligent," noting that she had decided to step out of her comfort ...
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  • gofundme.com: Monterey Park Lunar New Year Victims Fund, organized by Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
  • KTLA: Death toll in Monterey Park shooting now 11; motive still unclear
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