The Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles confirmed on Monday that a Chinese citizen was among those killed in the Monterey Park shooting that left at least 11 people dead.
The fatal incident occurred at 10:22 p.m. Saturday local time in Star Ballroom Dance Studio, a popular ballroom dance facility that has been operating for about 30 years when it was hosting an event to celebrate the countdown to the Chinese New Year.
The mass shooting left 11 dead and 9 wounded as of Monday, according to the authorities. All victims are over their 50s.