The gunman suspected of killing 10 people in a ballroom dance studio near Los Angeles has been identified as Huu Can Tran by the California Police.
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| The suspect was found dead at the wheel of this white van by the Police Special Unit. Photo: Reuters via BBC |
Huu Can Tran, 72, was later found dead in a white van.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna disclosed, he had a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was declared dead at the scene.
Celebrations for the Lunar New Year Festival had been ongoing in Monterey Park, an area which features a large population of Asians.
Police still do not have any reason for the shooting.
Another 10 people were wounded in the sad incident with several others in hospital, some in critical conditions, as disclosed by the Sheriff at a news conference in Monterey Park on Sunday afternoon.
