Monash University shooting
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The Monash University shooting was a mass shooting in which a 36-year-old international student killed students William Wu and Steven Chan, both 26, and injured five others including the lecturer. It took place at Monash University, in Melbourne, on 21 October 2002. The gunman, Huan Yun Xiang, was acquitted of crimes related to the shootings due to mental impairment, and is currently under psychiatric care. Several of the people present in the room of the shootings were officially commended for their bravery in tackling Xiang and ending the shooting.
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Wellington Road, Melbourne Clayton
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Monash University, Clayton Campus
Wellington Road 151-211
3800 Melbourne, Clayton
Victoria, Australia
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