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Van Tran

Case from Boston, MA dated Jan 12, 1991

Victim Details

Van Tran

Male

Boston

MA

1991-01-12

31

Van

Tran

08/01/2026

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In the early morning hours of January 12, 1991, a scene of brutal violence unfolded within the confines of an after-hours social club in Boston's Chinatown, forever altering the lives of many. Among the victims of this tragic event was a 31-year-old male named Van Tran. The night was cold, but inside the basement establishment on Tyler Street, a game of cards was underway, the air thick with the low murmur of conversation and the shuffling of tiles. This ordinary scene would soon be shattered by ...
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  • Boston Magazine: In the Shadow of the Dragon
  • New Reward in Boston Chinatown Massacre Case | Federal Bureau of Investigation
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    I've been reading about the Boston Chinatown massacre, and while the whole event is chilling, I've b... ...Read More
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