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Chong L. Chinn

Case from Seattle, WA dated Feb 19, 1983

Victim Details

Chong L. Chinn

Male

Asian

Seattle

WA

1983-02-19

Chong

L. Chinn

07/01/2026

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In the early morning hours of February 19, 1983, a horrific event unfolded in Seattle's Chinatown-International District that would become the deadliest mass murder in Washington State's history. Among the victims was an Asian man named Chong L. Chinn. The setting for this tragedy was the Wah Mee gambling club, a private establishment located in the basement of the Louisa Hotel. It was a place known for high-stakes gambling and was frequented by many in the community.

On that fateful nigh ...
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  • International Examiner: Willie Mak goes on trial - International Examiner
  • KIRO 7 News Seattle: Wah Mee: A look back at the deadliest mass shooting in Washington history
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