Shooting in Orange County, the victims are mostly Asian
Geneva Presbyterian Church in Orange County, California – Photo: NYT
Before the incident, parishioners were partying after morning service at the Geneva Presbyterian Church, in Laguna Woods, Orange County, California.
According to AFP news agency, parishioners arrested an unidentified suspect in his 60s. People also recovered at least 2 weapons from the gunman before the police arrived on the scene.
“The parishioners showed exceptional courage. They prevented further casualties,” Orange County Sheriff Jeff Hallock said at a press conference May 15.
Police have yet to verify the gunman’s motive. According to the sheet Los Angeles TimesThe victims are mostly of Asian descent.
“One person died at the scene. Four others were in critical condition and one was slightly injured,” Hallock said, adding that between 30 and 40 people were in the church when the incident occurred. shootings happen.
Orange County Sheriff Jeff Hallock speaks at a press conference – Photo: REUTERS
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said it is working with local officials to monitor the situation.
Democrat Katie Porter, who represents Orange County in Washington, called the shooting “disturbing”, especially since there was a shooting in New York state a day ago.
In that case, an 18-year-old man shot dead 10 people and injured three others at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York state, USA on May 14 (local time).
Of the 13 people hit by the bullets, 11 were black, and two were white, local officials said. Authorities said the shooter would be investigated for “hate crimes” and “racially motivated violent extremism”.
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