LATEST NEWS: An armed man shot four people, including his three young children, in a church in Sacramento before pointing a gun at himself
A father shot dead four people, including his three young children and another unidentified person, before pointing a gun at himself at a church near California the capital of the state of Sacramento, CBS13 reported television, citing the Sacramento Fire Department.
The incident began around 5:30 p.m. Monday, when officers were called to the Sacramento Church on the outskirts of the city, the city said. BNO news.
“Please be aware and be careful. Local law enforcement is responding to the shooting of mass victims in the county at 2041 Wyda Way Church, “Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem Eric Gera said on Twitter. “Please be vigilant while in the area, as local law enforcement is responding.”
Many people were killed in a shooting Monday at a church near the California capital, Sacramento, CBS13 reported, citing the Sacramento Fire Department.
A large police presence can be seen gathered in front of the church in the Ardennes-Arcade area
As darkness fell, the emergency services and the SWAT team were still there
An SWAT team was called along with the emergency services as officers tried to secure the scene.
Video footage from the scene shows an increased police presence in front of the church in the Ardennes-Arcade area outside the city limits.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office has no details about the shooting, but issued a warning to the public to avoid the area due to the large police presence and said it was setting up a command post in the area.
Police tape can be seen stretched across the street near the scene of the shooting
Police were called to the scene at 5:30 p.m., following an emergency call
More details to follow …
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