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Duy Le

Case from Tacoma, WA dated Jul 05, 1998

Victim Details

Duy Le

Male

Asian

Tacoma

WA

1998-07-05

25

Duy

Le

06/27/2026

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In the early morning hours of July 5, 1998, a scene of terror unfolded at the Trang Dai Cafe in Tacoma, Washington, forever altering the lives of many. Duy Le, a 25-year-old man, was present at the karaoke bar when three masked gunmen suddenly burst in just after 1:30 a.m. and opened fire. The assailants fired between 41 and 57 shots, turning a place of leisure into a scene of carnage. Duy Le was tragically killed in the violent onslaught, along with his 27-year-old brother, Hai Le, and two othe ...
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  • Suspect's Last Acts: Love Note With His Will -- Murder-Suicide Of Half Brothers Sought In Massacre Stuns Family | The Seattle Times
  • Trang Dai massacre - Wikipedia
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