Huu Can Tran, the man who killed two people and injured three others in a shooting spree in Monterey Park, California, told police that his family had tried to poison him.
The incident occurred on January 24, 2023 and has left the community in shock.
According to police, Tran, who is in his 20s, opened fire on multiple locations in the city, including a residential area, a shopping center, and a local park.
The victims were all believed to be random and not related to Tran.
After the shooting, Tran was taken into custody without incident.
During questioning, he reportedly told police that his family had attempted to poison him and that he had been experiencing mental health issues.
The police are still investigating the case and trying to find out the motive behind the shooting.
The exact details of Tran's claims about his family and his mental health have not been released to the public, but authorities have said that they are looking into these factors as possible motivations for the shooting.
The community is still in shock from the incident, and many residents have expressed their condolences for the victims and their families.
Local authorities are working to provide support and assistance to those affected by the shooting.