Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting: Three killed
Los Angeles, July 29 (IBNS): At least three people were killed and 11 others were injured in a shooting incident in the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California city of the US, media reports said.
The gunman was shot dead by the police.
However, police said they are suspecting that another gunman can be at large.
"Gun shots were heard around 5:41pm and officers engaged #GilroyActiveShooter in less than a minute. Witnesses stated there may be a 2nd shooter, investigation continues," Gilroy Police tweeted.
Witness line and family reunification line: 408-846-0583.
— Gilroy Police (@GilroyPD) July 29, 2019
If you saw something today please call that number immediately.
Please keep the main GPD line for emergencies only.
Media please do not call that line. A media line will be posted soon.
The police said: "If you were a witness to the #GilroyActiveShooter and have not yet talked to police, please call 408-846-0583. You can also go the Gilroy Police Department right now and give your statement to an officer. Please only direct witnesses who saw something."
Chief Smithee: Gun shots were heard around 5:41pm and officers engaged #GilroyActiveShooter in less than a minute. Witnesses stated there may be a 2nd shooter, investigation continues.
— Gilroy Police (@GilroyPD) July 29, 2019
In videos of the incident that went viral on the social media people could be seen running away from the festival site.
The police are investigating into the incident.
We will pause social media updates as our investigation continues throughout the night with multiple agencies on scene assisting. A press briefing will be scheduled tomorrow. #GilroyActiveShooter
— Gilroy Police (@GilroyPD) July 29, 2019
" We will pause social media updates as our investigation continues throughout the night with multiple agencies on scene assisting. A press briefing will be scheduled tomorrow. #GilroyActiveShooterr," police tweeted.
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