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Topline
At least four people were killed—including a child—in a shooting at a business complex in Orange, California on Wednesday evening, marking the third major mass shooting the country has witnessed in the past two weeks as the debate on gun control continues to rage on in Washington.
Police officers stand outside a business building where a shooting occurred in Orange, California.
Key Facts
The shooting took place at a business complex at around 5.30 pm on Wednesday, police said.
Four people, including one child, have been confirmed dead while a fifth person was injured.
The shooter was also injured after being shot by police officers responding to the scene and has been taken to the hospital.
The current condition of the suspect and the injured victim remains unclear, but police are expected to share an update later in the night.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom mourned the death of the victims on Twitter and called the incident, “horrifying and heartbreaking.”
Crucial Quote
Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) wrote on Twitter: “I’m deeply saddened by reports of a mass shooting in Orange County, and I’m continuing to keep victims and their loved ones in my thoughts as we continue to learn more. My team and I will continue to monitor the situation closely.”
This is a developing story.
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