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'SHOCKED, SADDENED, ANGERED': Simu Liu, Daniel Dae Kim and more celebs condemn Monterey Park shooting

Ken Jeong wrote, 'My heart goes to all affected in #MontereyPark. Senseless. This needs to stop now'

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MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA: The community was shaken after the Monterey Park mass shooting on Saturday, January 21. A gunman killed 10 people, five women, and five men, and wounded 10 others at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio following a Lunar New Year celebration. The suspect was later identified as Huu Can Tran, 72, who was found dead inside a white van by the SWAT team. The Asian community was distraught after the incident and many celebrities have come forward to address the horrible incident. 

As reported earlier, Chester Chong, the community leader and the owner of the studio where the shooting took place, believes the suspect's possible motive could have been related to a domestic dispute. Moreover, LA County Sheriff Robert Luna has stated that there could be more suspects. Luna told KTLA, "Who walks into a dance hall and guns down 20 people?" He continues, "Just like I’m saying there may be more suspects — we think there’s one, there may be more." Rep Judy Chu also told the outlet, "What I want to say to the community is: feel safe. You are no longer in danger because this shooter is gone." Simu Liu also tweeted, "I am shocked, saddened, angered, and heartbroken for the families who have been affected tonight. Please use the replies here to post more info as it comes out, as well as any verified fundraisers for the victims. I'd like to give what I can. Many other Asian celebrities have sent their condolences. 

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In a separate tweet, Simu Liu addressed the shooting and wrote, "A gunman has murdered ten people and injured over a dozen others in Monterey Park, where tens of thousands of Asian American families had gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year that day. He is still at large. This should be getting way more coverage in media. A terrible act." George Takei, 'Star Trek' actor, said, "Just heard the horrifying news out of Monterey Park, CA. A whole community wracked by gun violence and death, on what should have been a joyous Lunar New Year celebration. No motive is yet known. But we must act to end the ability of murderers to take so many lives so brutally."

Ken Jeong wrote, "My heart goes to all affected in #MontereyPark. Senseless. This needs to stop now." Danie Dae Kim wrote, "On a traditional day of celebration, today it is also marked by tragedy. We often speak of the term “community.” As important as it is for ours to come together of times of celebration, perhaps it’s even more important to be there for each another in times of loss." 

Gina Darling wrote, "Mass shooting at a Lunar New Year festival in Monterey Park, CA. The city I grew up in. Where my family lives. Call your friends to make sure they’re safe." 'Moon Manor' actor Akemi Look took to her Instagram stories and wrote, "Shocked and devastated at this news. To my community: reach out, don't process this alone. Hold your family and friends close. Sending love to anyone who lost someone last night in the mass shooting. Please keep them in your thoughts."

Prabal Gurung wrote, "Speak up. Be an ally. Especially during difficult times like these, we have to be there for each other. We need you. We do. I am praying for all the victims of gun violence in America, and especially the victims of Monterey Park. #lunarnewyear #YearOfTheRabbit." Goh Nakamura wrote, "I just can’t with this sad & hateful world we live in." 

Celeste Ng tweeted, "I want to wish you a happy year of the rabbit. I want to show you the dumplings I made yesterday from scratch. Instead I’m just in shock. Processing." Jenny Yang wrote, "I CANNOT BELIEVE WE HAVE TO SEE THIS NEWS YET AGAIN IN AMERICA no wait. I CAN. because we fetishize access to guns so a single guy w a vendetta CAN KILL AN ENTIRE BALLROOM OF JOYFUL LUNAR NEW YEARS DANCERS IN THE TIME IT TAKES TO CHEW A PIECE OF GUM I AM SEETHING #MontereyPark"

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