CCTV has been released showing a member of the public disarming a gunman in California – just minutes after he shot and killed 11 people at a nearby Lunar New Year celebration.
Brandon Tsay, 26, was hailed as a hero for disarming Huu Can Tran at the Lay Ballroom in the Alhambra.
In the video, Mr Cai can be seen confronting the gunman in the empty hall of the ballroom.
An armed man wearing dark clothing and a hat emerged from the photo and was seen wrestling Mr Cai about 30 seconds later.
He managed to get the gun away from his attacker, who then punched him in the head.
The men continued to struggle before Mr Tsay pushed Tran away from him – leaving the attacker with no choice but to flee.
Hero who disarmed gunman says he was ‘frozen’
‘This is the moment to disarm him’
In an interview with NBC News, Mr. Cai said the assailant entered the venue and pointed the gun directly at him.
“There was a moment where I was really stunned because I believed I was going to die and at that moment my life ended right here.
“But something amazing happened, a miracle actually.
“He started getting his weapon ready so he could shoot everybody, but then it dawned on me that it was time to disarm him.
“I can do something here that will protect everyone and possibly save myself.
“I’m thinking about my family and friends – how would their lives be without me.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Mr. Tsai on Monday in calling him a “true hero.”
“This remarkable young man did not hesitate – despite the fear at times – to take on the responsibility of saving countless lives.
“Who knows how many lives he saved.”
Just 20 minutes earlier, 72-year-old Tran entered the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, killing 11 people and injuring nine others.
All but one of the victims were 60 or older, according to the Los Angeles coroner’s office.
A total of 42 rounds were fired at Monterey Park, Mr. Luna said, adding that a high-capacity magazine was found at the scene.
A suspect has been arrested after a mass shooting at two locations in the northern California coastal city of Half Moon Bay.Image: ABC affiliate KGO via Reuters
Seven dead in Half Moon Bay shooting
Meanwhile, seven people have been killed and a suspect has been taken into custody in two related shootings at a mushroom farm and a trucking company in San Francisco’s south coastal community.
Four people were killed at the farm in the Half Moon Bay suburb about 30 miles south of San Francisco, and three were killed in a trucking operation, officials said.
Police have arrested Cho Chun-li, 67, in connection with the shooting.
It is unclear how the locations are linked, but the suspect is believed to work for one of the businesses.