1 dead, multiple others critically injured after shooting inside church in Laguna Woods
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Sunday, May 15, 2022 7:04PM
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (KABC) -- At least one person was killed and multiple others were injured during a shooting on Sunday at a church in Laguna Woods, authorities said.
According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, it happened inside Geneva Presbyterian Church located in the 24000 block of El Toro Road just before 1:30 p.m.
An update posted to Twitter by the sheriff's department says four people were critically injured and one other suffered minor injuries.
Another person was found dead at the scene, the tweet read.
In a previous update, authorities said one person - who has since been named a suspect by the sheriff's department - was detained. They have also recovered a weapon that may have been used.
In a video obtained by Eyewitness News, firefighters, first responders and deputies were seen surrounding the church as the investigation began.
The scene remains active and El Toro Road has been shut down between Calle Sonora and Canyon Wren Lane.
Drivers are urged to avoid the area.
The FBI is joining this ongoing investigation.
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