Several people were reported killed in a gunfight in Monterey Park, California, during the Lunar New Year celebrations. The US media is reporting this. Tens of thousands of people gathered in the afternoon for a two-day festival said to be one of the biggest in the region.
Little official information was leaked as reporters awaited a press conference by the authorities.
We look forward to a possible press conference. Many reporters are here, but we got very little information from the police at the crime scene. There is no exact official death or victim count. We will bring you information as soon as we can do so responsibly and accurately. pic.twitter.com/mYMPu6vK9w
— Emily Holshouser (@emilyytayylor) January 22, 2023
Footage posted on social media shows deserted streets being cordoned off and police cars patrolled. Monterey Park is a city in Los Angeles County, approximately 7 miles (11 km) from downtown Los Angeles.
LAST MINUTE: Mass shooting in Monterey Park CA. 16+ people shot – 10+ dead#last minute #News flash #mass shot #pull #monteypark #Monterey #true crime pic.twitter.com/j1LpXoK4RN
– Crime with Bobby (@bobbywellison) January 22, 2023
Seung Won Choi, owner of the Clam House seafood barbecue restaurant on Garvey Street, said that three people ran into his restaurant and told him to lock the door. “There was a man with a machine gun in the area,” Choi al said. Los Angeles times.
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