GOVERNOR Newsome responded to the mass shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods.
"No one should have to fear going to their place of worship. Our thoughts are with the victims, community, and all those impacted by this tragic event," Newsom's office said on Twitter.
This comes as the California shooting suspect was arrested after opening fire in Geneva Presbyterian Church, killing one and leaving four others in critical condition.
According to a tweet by Meghann Cuniff of The Washington Post, "Gunman is Asian male in his 60s. Happened during a luncheon after service. Parishioners hogtied him with an electrical cord."
Jeff Hallock with OC sheriff’s department said the parishioners displayed “exceptional heroism” by tying up the shooter. “Their action saved lives," Hallock said in a press conference.
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One person killed
The gunfire took the life of one person and left four others critically injured.
One other person had minor injuries, according to police.
All victims are adults and were taken to nearby hospitals.
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'Grieving another mass shooting'
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What happened at Geneva Presbyterian Church?
A shooting occurred Sunday at a church in Laguna Woods, California.
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More officials on the scene
Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded to the scene to assist police alongside agents from the FBI.
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Gavin Newsom's statement
Governor Gavin Newsom’s office shared a statement on Twitter, informing residents that he was closely monitoring the situation.
“No one should have to fear going to their place of worship. Our thoughts are with the victims, community, and all those impacted by this tragic event,” it read.
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Investigating hate crime
Officials are investigating whether or not the incident was a hate crime.
A spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff's Department Carrie Braun said nothing has been confirmed at this time, however.
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'Exceptional heroism'
Jeff Hallock with OC sheriff's department said the parishioners displayed "exceptional heroism" by tying up the shooter.
"Their action saved lives."
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Orange County officials speak
Officials had a press conference recorded on Facebook where they gave updates on the event and the shooter.
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Parishioners tied down shooter
Around 40 people were in the church when the gunman arrived.
The event occurred during a luncheon after their service.
OC Sheriff said the parishioners hogtied the shooter with an electrical cord.
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‘Why our community?’
Cindy Frazier witnessed police and fire heading to Geneva Presbyterian Church, the Los Angeles Times reported.
“I thought it was the fire flaring back up but it was just one after the other,” she told the LA Times.
“It’s just so heartbreaking. Why? Why our community?”
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Large portion Taiwanese
A large portion of the attendees was Taiwanese, according to the Orange County Sheriff.
It is unclear whether this event was predicated on the race of the attendees.
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40 people inside church
The Orange County Sheriff said that there were 40 attendees inside the church during the service, FOXLA reported.
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Officials investigating
The sheriff's department is in unified command with the Orange County Fire Authority.
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Photos from the scene
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ATF agents on scene
ATF agents are on the scene of the crime, NBC Los Angeles said.
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Buffalo mass shooting yesterday
This comes as another mass shooting occurred yesterday in Buffalo, New York, and the shooter streamed the violent crime on Twitch.
11 of the 13 victims were African American and two were white, cops told reporters.
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Weapon detained
Officials said they arrested a suspect and detained a weapon they believe to have been involved in the event.
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Photos of the crime scene
Journalist Bill Melugin shared photos of the crime scene on Twitter.
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Has there been an arrest?
The suspect was detained at the scene, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
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Where was the church located?
Geneva Presbyterian Church is located off El Toro Road in Laguna Woods, California.
Officials have closed off the area and are urging people to stay away from the active crime scene.
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One person killed
The gunfire took the life of one person and left four others critically injured.
One other person had minor injuries, according to police.
All victims are adults and were taken to nearby hospitals.
- Forrest McFarland
What happened at Geneva Presbyterian Church?
A shooting occurred Sunday at a church in Laguna Woods, California.
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