10 people were killed and another 10 were left wounded in the shooting.
The shooting occurred during a Lunar New Year celebration in the city of Monterey Park, near Los Angeles.
The man tried to carry out another shooting at a separate club just minutes after the first on Saturday night, but authorities said two bystanders wrestled the man's weapon away from him before any shots could be fired. He fled that scene. "I can tell you that the suspect walked in there, probably with the intent to kill more people, and two brave community members decided they were going to jump into action and disarm him," Mr Luna said.
Of the 10 people injured, seven remained hospitalised on Sunday night, with at least one person in critical condition. The Star Ballroom Dance Studio opened in 1990, and its website features many photographs of past Lunar New Year celebrations showing patrons smiling and dancing in party clothes in its large, brightly lit ballroom.
A flyer posted on the website advertised Saturday night's new year party, running from 7:30pm to 12:30am on Sunday
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