A church in Southern California was the target of a mass shooting Sunday afternoon with initial reports of four wounded, one person killed and a suspect in custody. According to photos of emergency response vehicles at the scene and a block location given by police, the shooting appears to have taken place at the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods.
Statements by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office posted to Twitter:
“#OCSDPIO Deputies are responding to reports of a shooting at a church on the 24000 block of El Toro Road in Laguna Woods. Multiple victims have been shot. More details to follow, PIO en route…We have detained one person and have recovered a weapon that may be involved…We are working to get information out as quickly as possible. We ask for patience as this event unfolds.”
#OCSDPIO Deputies are responding to reports of a shooting at a church on the 24000 block of El Toro Road in Laguna Woods. Multiple victims have been shot. More details to follow, PIO en route.
— OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSheriff) May 15, 2022
We are working to get information out as quickly as possible. We ask for patience as this event unfolds.
— OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSheriff) May 15, 2022
CBS Los Angeles Reporter Michelle Gile, “Breaking: My source tells me that one person is dead and 4 others injured by a shooter at a church in Laguna Woods. That suspect has been detained”
Breaking: My source tells me that one person is dead and 4 others injured by a shooter at a church in Laguna Woods. That suspect has been detained @cbsla #cbsla #shooting #lagunawoods
— michele gile (@michelegiletv) May 15, 2022
Photos and address align with Geneva Presbyterian.
Orange County Sheriff responding to a shooting at a church in Laguna Woods.
Given the address below and the photos circulating, the church in question is probably Geneva Presbyterian https://t.co/7xyzIwxxrn https://t.co/l32VRD7t3Y
— Emmanuelle Saliba
(@_esaliba) May 15, 2022
On my way to Laguna beach and the street is blocked off. So incredibly sad! I hope the victims are okay! pic.twitter.com/XsPa2sI0TW
— Judy Perez (@perez_jude) May 15, 2022
Driving to Laguna Beach on El Toro and see this. So sad pic.twitter.com/mPkmihCi8X
— Terible1biker57 (@Terible1biker57) May 15, 2022
Someone sent me this pic. Geneva Presbyterian pic.twitter.com/jJxTVXrZzn
— Justice the Injustice (@JusticeInjust) May 15, 2022
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