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Monterey Park Community Holds Candlelight Vigil to Remember Victims on Second Anniversary of Tragic Mass Shooting

Monterey Park, Calif. — The community of Monterey Park gathered Tuesday evening for a candlelight vigil to remember the 11 lives tragically taken during a mass shooting on January 21, 2023. This somber event not only paid tribute to the victims but also unified attendees in a collective stand against violence. In front of City Hall, near the emblematic flagpoles, participants brought flowers and other mementos in remembrance of those lost in the shooting. These …

Monterey Park Community to Honor Lives Lost in Tragic Shooting with Candlelight Vigil

Monterey Park, Calif. – Residents of Monterey Park will gather for a candlelight vigil on Tuesday evening, commemorating two years since a devastating mass shooting on the eve of Lunar New Year celebrations claimed the lives of 11 community members. The city-organized event aims to pay tribute to the victims and unite the community in a stand against violence. The shooting, which took place on January 21, 2023, at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio, remains …

Three Charged in Connection with Tragic Mass Shootings in South Monterey County and King City – Arrest of Trio Announced by Monterey County Sheriff’s Office

Salinas, California – In a significant development, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of three individuals linked to the King City mass shooting and a double homicide that took the lives of two cousins in South Monterey County back in early February. The suspects, Jonathan Leal Cervantes, 18, Pedro Manuel Nava, 32, and a juvenile, all from Greenfield, are facing multiple charges including six counts of homicide, seven counts of attempted homicide, and …

Community Remembers Victims of Monterey Park Mass Shooting with Dance Lesson and Community Remembrance Fair

ALHAMBRA, Calif. – Nearly a year after a tragic mass shooting in Monterey Park left 11 people dead, the community remains resilient and determined to persevere. In honor of the victims, a dance lesson was held on Saturday as part of the Community Remembrance Fair at the Lai Lai Ballroom in Alhambra, California. The event, which also featured guest speakers and a health service fair, aimed to bring the community together in remembrance and healing. …

Monterey Park City to Hold Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Mass Shooting Victims

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. – One year after a tragic mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California, where 11 people lost their lives, a candlelight vigil will be held to honor the victims on Sunday, Jan. 21. The shooting took place on the eve of Lunar New Year, a day of celebration and joy for many, leaving the community devastated and in mourning. The vigil, scheduled to take place from 6 …

Community Holds Remembrance Fair for Victims of Monterey Park Shooting

MONTEREY PARK, California – A community remembrance fair is set to take place this Saturday to honor the victims of last year’s deadly shooting in Monterey Park. The event is being organized by Brandon Tsay, a hero who saved numerous lives by disarming the shooter at his family’s Alhambra dance studio. Brenda Tsay, Brandon’s sister, shared that the fair aims to bring the community together and celebrate the resilience of those affected by the tragic …