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Chin Lee Law

Death by Force
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On the night of February 19, 1983, a horrific event unfolded in Seattle's Chinatown-International District that would become the deadliest mass killing in Washington State's history. Chin Lee Law, a 51-year-old male, was among the thirteen individuals who lost their lives in what is now known as the Wah Mee massacre. The tragedy took place at the Wah Mee Club, an illegal gambling establishment.

That fateful evening, three armed men, identified as Kwan Fai "Willie" Mak, Keung Kin "Benjamin ...Read More
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  • KIRO 7 News Seattle: Wah Mee: A look back at the deadliest mass shooting in Washington history
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    Victim Details

    Chin Lee Law

    Male

    Seattle

    WA

    1983-02-19

    51

    Chin

    Lee Law

    11/09/2025

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