CCTV footage has been released that shows a member disarming a gunman from California, just minutes after he shot 11 people at a Chinese New Year celebration.
Brandon Tsay (26 years old) has been called a hero after he disarming Huu Kan Tran at Alhambra’s Lai Lai Ballroom.
The footage shows Mr Tsay confronting the gunman in an apparently empty lobby of the dance hall.
A man in dark clothes and a hat is seen walking out of the photo and, about thirty seconds later, is seen fighting with Mr Tsay.
The attacker then punches him in his head. He eventually manages to get the gun from him.
They continue fighting until Mr Tsay pushes Tran away – leaving Tran with no choice but to flee.
“This was the time to disarm him”
According to Mr Tsay, the attacker entered the venue and pointed his gun directly at him.
“There was a time when I actually froze up. Because I was, I believed that I was going to die. It was like my life was ending right there.
“But, something incredible happened, a miracle actually.
“He tried to prepare his weapon to shoot everyone, but then I realized that this was the right moment to disarm him.
“I could do this to protect everyone and possibly save myself.
“I was thinking about my family, my friends – how their lives would be without me.”
On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom met with Mr Tsay and described him as a “true Hero”.
“This young man was a remarkable example of selflessness and courage. He saved many lives, even though he felt a little afraid.
“Who knows how many people he saved.”
Just 20 minutes before, Tran, aged 72, had entered Monterey Park’s Star Ballroom Dance Studio. He killed 11 people and injured nine others.
According to the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office, all but one victim were aged 60 or older.
According to Mr Luna, 42 rounds were fired at Monterey Park. He also said that an enormous magazine with a high capacity was found on the spot.
Seven killed by Half Moon Bay shooting
A suspect is currently in custody following the deaths of seven people in shootings at a mushroom farm in California and a trucking company in San Francisco.
Officials stated that four people died at the farm, and three at the trucking company on the outskirts Half Moon Bay. This is a town about 30 miles south from San Francisco.
In connection to the shooting, Zhao Chunli, 67 years old, was taken into police custody
Although it was not immediately apparent how the locations were connected but it is believed that the suspect worked at one of the businesses.
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