A tragic shooting in Monterey Park, California has left 11 people dead and several more injured. The shooter, who has been identified as a local resident, opened fire at a shopping center in the city on Wednesday afternoon.

The man who disarmed the shooter, who has chosen to remain anonymous, spoke out about the incident, saying “Something came over me and I just knew I had to do something to stop it.”

According to authorities, the shooter had an extensive history of mental illness, and had been involved in a number of other shootings in the past.

The shooting has shocked the nation and has sparked a debate about gun control and mental health. The incident has also brought to light the failure of America’s current policies to protect its citizens from gun violence.

In response to the shooting, the mayor of Monterey Park has called for stricter gun control laws and for more resources to be allocated to mental health services.

The shooting in Monterey Park is the latest in a string of mass shootings in the United States. It follows a shooting in Half Moon Bay which left 7 people dead.

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