Monterey Park paused Sunday, Jan. 21, to reflect on a year since a shooting at local ballroom dance studio left 11 dead. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden offered condolences as well as renewed call for an assault weapons ban.
The massacre left a permanent mark on the enclave, and has sparked discussions about gun control and mental health among Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
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Businesses around Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park are banking on returning customer traffic, especially as Lunar New Year approaches. But the shadow of last year's tragedy lingers.