(L.A.) Yu Lun Kao, 72, Killed at Star Ballroom Dance Studio
Case Number: 2023-00857
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 72-year-old male of Asian ethnicity that occurred at a business.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Yu Lun Kao.
Manner of Death: Homicide
Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Chest
RIP YU LUN KAO (January 10, 1951 – January 21, 2023)
A contractor known as Andy Kao.
Immigrated with his older brother to the U.S. about 20 years ago from Taiwan. Yu-Lun Kao became a contractor and sold materials to make windows and gates. He was not married and did not have any children. His surviving brother is 75.
Monterey Park Shooting Victims ⬇️
A total of 11 persons were killed during the Lunar New Year attack at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio.My Nhan succumbed outside in the parking lot. Diana Tom was transported to the hospital, where she died the following day.
| Name | Gender | Age | Ethnicity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentino Marcos Alvero | M | 68 | Filipino | Business |
| Hongying "Nancy Liu" Jian | F | 62 | Chinese (Mainland) | Business |
| Yu Lun "Andy" Kao | M | 72 | Taiwanese | Business |
| Lilian Li | F | 63 | Asian | Business |
| Ming Wei Ma | M | 72 | Chinese | Business |
| My "Mymy" Nhan | F | 65 | Vietnamese | Vehicle |
| Diana Man Ling Tom | F | 70 | Asian | Hospital |
| Muoi Dai Ung | F | 67 | Vietnamese | Business |
| Chia Ling Yau | M | 76 | Chinese | Business |
| Wen Tau Yu | M | 64 | Taiwanese | Business |
| Xiujuan Yu | F | 57 | Chinese (Mainland) | Business |