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Man Kills Two, Then Self, at Calif. Wedding Reception; Victims Were Estranged Wife, Boyfriend

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) - A man shot and killed his estranged wife and her boyfriend at a wedding reception, then turned the gun on himself, police and witnesses said.

Poly Kree, 41, and her boyfriend, Vichekka Chit, 44, were fatally shot Saturday night at Lalune restaurant. The restaurant is the same place where Kree married the assailant, Le Tan Phuc, in 1999, said Kree's son, Sokhan Theam, 18.

The 46-year-old gunman shot himself in the head, witnesses told police.

Several hundred people were at the wedding reception when gunfire erupted shortly before 11 p.m., said Officer David Marander. Guests dropped to the floor or ran for cover.

"It was terrifying. When the dance floor cleared, all I could see were the bodies lying down on the floor and lots of blood," said Touch Hon, a band member who works at the restaurant.

Another man was shot in the leg. He was in stable condition and was expected to undergo surgery Monday, a nursing supervisor said.

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

Answers

I think I'd fire whoever was in charge of the invitation list for this one (assuming they were all legitimate invitees...)

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

This adds new meaning to "If anyone objects to this marriage, speak now or . . . ."

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

...speak now or if yer "packin" ....lets see yer "piece" !!

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

Thing is, he waited until the reception.

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

This was definately a "shot gun" wedding.

-- Anonymous, January 10, 2002

I guess he didn't hear the admonition, ". . . or forever hold your piece."

Sometimes it's just too easy.

-- Anonymous, January 10, 2002