Updated Aug 24, 2023 - Politics & Policy

Suspect among 4 dead in California biker bar shooting, police say

Rebecca Falconer

A mass shooting at a biker bar in Trabuco Canyon, Southern California, on Wednesday night has left at least four people dead and six others hospitalized with injuries, the Orange County Sheriff's Department said.

Details: The suspect was among those killed and five of those hospitalized had gunshot wounds following the shooting that occurred about 7pm at Cook's Corner, per a statement from the sheriff's department.

An "officer-involved shooting occurred during the incident," it said. "No deputies injured."
Providence Mission Hospital said in a statement to media that two of those injured in the shooting were in critical condition and the four others were stable.
Orange County Undersheriff Jeff Hallock said the shooter is believed to have been a retired law enforcement officer.

What they're saying: Orange County supervisor Katrina Foley said in a statement it's "disturbing to learn" that it's believed the suspect "killed his wife or ex wife" during an argument.

"Another domestic dispute led to another mass shooting," she added. "We must do more to prevent senseless acts of gun violence and protect survivors."
California Democratic state Sen. Dave Min said in a statement: "I'm devastated by the news of yet another mass shooting tonight, this time at Cook's Corner, a historic bar in the heart of Orange County."

Meanwhile, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said in a statement they're "monitoring the shooting in Orange County and are coordinating with local officials as more details become available."

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Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.

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