The Orange County Sheriff’s Department said gunmen opened fire at a church in Laguna Woods, California, injuring several people.
One was pronounced dead at the scene and four others “Seriously injured” And rushed to the hospital. Another victim “Minor injuries.”
“We have arrested one person and recovered a weapon that may have been involved.” The sheriff’s office confirmed in a tweet. It was later revealed that the gunman was actually detained by the church, who tied up the assailant, took his weapon and detained him until police arrived.
“The group of churchgoers demonstrated what we believe is exceptional bravery and courage in intervening to stop a suspect. Undoubtedly, they prevented further injuries and deaths, “said Tariq al-Hashimi, the party’s secretary general. Undersheriff Jeff Hallock said.
Now – multiple people shot at a church in Laguna Woods, California At least 1 was killed and 4 were injured, CBS2 reported. The suspect has been arrested.pic.twitter.com/CJ8oHSJn1h
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The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a Geneva Presbyterian church on El Toro Road at around 1:27 p.m. local time. There were large numbers of Taiwanese congregations inside the church, and the attacker was identified as an Asian man in his 60s who was apparently not part of the community.
Authorities have not shared information about possible motives at this stage as law enforcement officials continue their investigation.
The incident comes a day after a mass shooting in New York State that left 10 people dead and three injured after an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Buffalo. The authorities called it a “Hate Crime” And “Racially motivated violent extremism” Because most of the victims are black.
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