UPDATE On Church Shooting In Southern California! 4 Wounded, One Killed! Police: 1 Detained, Weapon Recovered!
One church located in Southern California was a target of a mass shooting this Sunday afternoon. Reports claimed that there were 4 wounded, one person killed, and a suspect was in custody. Photos show emergency response vehicles on the crime scene, and police give a block location. The shooting happened at the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods.
Furthermore, the shooting happened during the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church meeting that shares space with the Geneva church. According to the reports, the suspect is a 68-year-old Asian man.
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Orange County Sheriff’s Office tweeted:
“#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
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
CBS Los Angeles reporter Michelle Gille said, “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.”
Here are photos and addresses that 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
A helicopter landed at the shooting scene.
Dear God… Please stop this madness.#BREAKING!
Laguna Woods, California: Orange County Sheriffs responding to a church shooting with multiple victims.This is a developing story.
"We have detained one person and have recovered a weapon that may be involved.#ChurchShooting pic.twitter.com/755oZGSaMa
— Adam The Truth Hammer (@ASBSmartBiz) May 15, 2022
O.C. Sheriff confirmed church the church location and said that four are critically wounded and one dead.
“Dispatch received call of a shooting inside Geneva Presbyterian Church at 1:26pm. Four victims have been critically wounded, one with minor injuries. All victims are adults and are enroute to the hospital. One victim is deceased at the scene…The suspect was detained at the scene. More to follow. El Toro Road is closed between Calle Sonora and Canyon Wren, please avoid the area. We are in Unified Command with @OCFireAuthority”
The suspect was detained at the scene. More to follow. El Toro Road is closed between Calle Sonora and Canyon Wren, please avoid the area. We are in Unified Command with @OCFireAuthority.
— OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSheriff) May 15, 2022
There will be a press conference at 5 pm. PTD.
#OCSDPIO Press conference planned for 5pm at scene. Media stage near El Toro Road and Town Center. More to follow.
— OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSheriff) May 15, 2022
LAGUNA CHURCH SHOOTING: Orange County Sheriff says roughly 40 people were inside church during shooting. Large portion of attendees were Taiwanese. No word yet on victims or suspect identity. All victims were adults @FOXLA pic.twitter.com/76U5nCcG0I
— Travis Rice (@traviscrice) May 15, 2022
The presser said that there were many Taiwanese people at the church.
Holy hell. This is where my kids go to school and where my wife teaches history, lit, and Latin.
I just told my wife and she told me how wonderful these Taiwanese church people are. She apparently sees them every Monday morning when they use the chapel to sing together. pic.twitter.com/9UmNSap8Z6
— Seth T. Hahne (@sethhahne) May 15, 2022
Update:
Sandra Cho's 92-year-old father was in the church and among the wounded. Deputies told her her father was taken to OC Global in Santa Ana. She still doesn't know where her mom is. @ocregister pic.twitter.com/Gmgfw8wbbj
— Eric Anthony Licas (@EricLicas) May 15, 2022
Orange County Register’s Eric Licas, “Sandra Cho’s 92-year-old father, was in the church and among the wounded. Deputies told her her father was taken to OC Global in Santa Ana. She still doesn’t know where her mom is.”
LA Times reported:
“A law enforcement source said officials believe the suspect was a 68-year-old Asian man who is originally from Las Vegas. The source said after the suspect opened fire he was “subdued” by parishioners. No other details were available.”
