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William Chau
United States · Aged 59 · Died 09/09/2015
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Police responded to a fire at Chau's residence where it was discovered that Chau used an accelerant to set his wife, Lan, on fire. Chau's brother-in-law attempted to help Lan and was stabbed in the arm by Chau. Lan's mother also tried to rescue her and was also attacked with a knife. When police arrived they discovered Chau pointing a knife at his wife and they shot him. Chau's wife and her mother were fatally injured by Chau.
Alleged responsible partyEl Monte Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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