Authorities on Sunday confirmed the suspect in the mass shooting that left at least 10 dead and 10 injured during a Chinese New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California, has died.
Huu Can Tran, 72, was found dead on Sunday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a van in Torrance, California, officials said. A handgun and other pieces of evidence were also recovered from the scene, they said.
On Sunday morning, officers in Torrance, California, spotted the white van, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.
“When officers exited their patrol vehicle to contact the occupant, they heard one gunshot coming from within the van,” Luna said. “Officers retreated and requested several tactical teams to respond.” A SWAT team then approached the vehicle and officers found Tran dead inside, he said….