10 people have been killed in a shooting near LA after a Lunar New Year festival

Ten people have been killed and several others injured in a shooting that occurred near Los Angeles, California on the evening of the Lunar New Year festival.

The incident took place in the city of San Gabriel, located in the San Gabriel Valley region of LA County. According to local police, the shooting occurred at a residence where a group of people were gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Initial reports indicate that the shooter, who has not yet been identified, entered the residence and began firing indiscriminately at the people inside. The police were called to the scene and arrived within minutes, but the shooter had already fled the area.

The police are currently searching for the shooter, who is described as a male Asian in his 40s or 50s. They have not yet released any information about a possible motive for the shooting.

The victims of the shooting have not yet been identified, but it is known that they were mostly of Asian descent. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, is a major holiday for many people of Asian descent and is traditionally a time for families to gather and celebrate.

The community is in shock and mourning over the tragedy that occurred on a night that is meant to be a time of joy and celebration. The Mayor of San Gabriel, Jason Pu, issued a statement expressing his condolences to the families of the victims and vowed to bring the shooter to justice.

The police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and contact them. They are also increasing patrols in the area to ensure public safety.

This is a tragic and senseless act of violence that has taken the lives of innocent people who were simply celebrating a holiday with their loved ones. The community is now rallying together to support the families of the victims and to bring the perpetrator of this heinous act to justice.