What happened at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California?

MULTIPLE shots were fired at Geneva Presbyterian Church in California on Sunday, May 15, 2022, according to police.

The gunfire claimed the life of one person and left four others critically injured.

What happened at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California?

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, a deadly shooting occurred at Geneva Presbyterian Church at approximately 1.30pm.

The area where the church is located, El Toro Road, has been closed between Calle Sonora and Canyon Wren.

Authorities are urging people to stay away from the active scene.

The gunman was detained outside the Geneva Presbyterian Church according to Carrie Braun, a spokeswoman for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

How many people were injured during the shooting?

, roughly 40 people were inside the church during the shooting - most of which were Taiwanese.

Four victims have been critically wounded and one had minor injuries.

All victims are adults and were taken to nearby hospitals.

Another victim died at the scene.

The OC Sheriff's department took to Twitter to reveal that may be involved in the tragic event.

A motive for the shooting has yet to be identified.

According to a 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."

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