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President Joe Biden thanks hero Brandon Tsay for stopping Monterey Park shooter
26-year-old Brandon Tsay has been hailed as a hero after disarming the gunman in the Monterey Park mass shooting.
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Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
26-year-old Brandon Tsay has been hailed as a hero after disarming the gunman in the Monterey Park mass shooting.
Based on the current interviews with witnesses, deputies said there was no romantic tie to any victims. Investigators have yet to establish a motive.
The Vice President made remarks at the site, voicing her condolences. She also addressed the need for federal, uniform gun control.
The Long Beach Police Department said that the man pointed the high-powered laser at a police helicopter, commercial airliners and private plane for nearly a year.
Firefighters are concerned about propane tanks on the property and at least one person was in need of medical attention
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He was at least 20 years old.
75-year-old Jin Chung was last seen on Sunday at 6:00 a.m., according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
"Gun violence needs to stop, there is too much of it," said LA County Sheriff Robert Luna. "We're all standing here tonight because an individual took a weapon and did the damage that we've been talking about."
"I was definitely devastated," said Actress Sherry Cola, who is from Monterey Park. "I definitely cried myself to sleep."
At least one officer was taken to the hospital following the crash.
Firefighters found the presence of hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide in the building, however, no one was injured or reported any medical complaints.
Police have arrested a man connected to a recent string of trespassing incidents in Beverly Hills.
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A multi-vehicle crash on the 101 Freeway resulted in the death of at least one person and blocked both ways of the major freeway.
The Torrance Police Department said that the unnamed security guard allegedly used his position to coerce victims to perform sexual acts with him.