California: At least 13 people were killed, including a policeman, following a shooting inside a crowded California bar on late Wednesday night. The suspected gunman, who was also found dead, was yet to be identified.
According to authorities, the policeman who was shot and later succumbed to his injuries has been identified as Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Ron Helus, who had served the department for 29 years.
I have been fully briefed on the terrible shooting in California. Law Enforcement and First Responders, together with the FBI, are on scene. 13 people, at this time, have been reported dead. Likewise, the shooter is dead, along with the first police officer to enter the bar….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 8, 2018
….Great bravery shown by police. California Highway Patrol was on scene within 3 minutes, with first officer to enter shot numerous times. That Sheriff’s Sergeant died in the hospital. God bless all of the victims and families of the victims. Thank you to Law Enforcement.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 8, 2018
The first reports of the shots fired came around 11:20 pm on Wednesday, at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, situated about 40 miles west of Los Angeles, CNN quoted Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Captain Garo Kuredjian.
The authorities further added that the gunman forced his way into the bar and opened fire. Nearly 12 people were also injured in the shooting.