Six people at the house of worship were struck by gunfire after the shooter, said to be an Asian male in his 60s, opened fire at around 1:25 p.m. That man is now in police custody.
About 40 parishioners witnessed the violence – but those who were present also helped to prevent further bloodshed by overpowering the shooter and tying him up.
The group reportedly confiscated his weapons and restrained him until police arrived on the scene.
Police say those involved ‘showed exceptional heroism and bravery in detaining the suspect.’
‘That group of churchgoers displayed what we believe is exceptional heroism and bravery in intervening to stop the suspect. They undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities,’ Orange County Undersheriff Jeff Hallock said. ‘I think it’s safe to say that had people not intervened, it could have been much worse.’
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Yet another shooting this weekend: Multiple people were shot California church in Laguna Woods Orange County one person detained casualties
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Saturday bloodbath in Buffalo
Another weekend of disgusting news..
The AP reporting:
A gunman wearing military-style clothing and body armor opened fire with a rifle at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, killing at least 10 people before being taken into custody Saturday afternoon, law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
Details on the number of additional people shot at the Tops Friendly Market and their conditions weren’t immediately available. The two officials were not permitted to speak publicly on the matter and did so on the condition of anonymity. The suspect was being questioned Saturday evening by the FBI, one of the officials said.
Investigators believe the gunman may have been streaming the shooting through a camera affixed to his helmet, one of the officials said. The video showed the gunman, dressed in military gear, pulling up to the front of the store with a rifle on the front seat and then pointing the rifle at people in the parking lot as he exited the vehicle and opening fire, the official said.
This is a developing story..
UPDATE: police say the crime was racially motivated ..
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Friday night mass shooting near Virginia Tech at hookah lounge in Blacksburg
A number of people were wounded during a shooting that took place late Friday night at a bar near Virginia Tech in downtown Blacksburg.
Shots rang out a block from the university’s campus at the Melody Hookah Lounge a few minutes before midnight Friday, according to a statement from Blacksburg Police.
Multiple people were taken to a local hospital, police said.
Developing..
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UCC student narrowly avoided massacre thanks to ‘gut feeling’
UCC student narrowly avoided massacre thanks to ‘gut feeling’
More from the NY POST story:
Bre Larson, 19, who is studying psychology at Umpqua Community College, in Roseburg, had planned to do her homework in the school library at 10 am Thursday, when she was struck by a powerful premonition.
“I had planned go to there to make a Power Point presentation for my speech class. It’s my favorite place to study. I set my alarm for 9 am but I got this weird feeling,” the second-year student said.
“I was talking to myself, thinking, should I go? Something didn’t feel right. It was sort of an instinct, ” she said, adding she went to a gym to work out instead.
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active shooter incident reported at Oregon community college.. This is a developing situation..