As of Feb. 2, approximately 54 mass shootings have already taken place in 2023 in the U.S. The most destructive mass shooting of the year so far occurred in Monterey Park, CA, resulting in the deaths of 11 victims and the injury of nine others. On Jan. 21, a man opened fire at approximately 10:30 p.m. PT in the Star Ballroom Dance Studio. The shooter then attempted to open fire in the nearby Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, CA, according to the Los Angeles Times.