California police said at least three people were killed by a shooter at a biker bar in the Orange County region. The suspected shooter was also killed in the incident.
Six people were taken to the hospital, out of which five had gunshot wounds. While it is unclear how the shooting unfolded, authorities said the crime scene was now static.
Heavy police presence and deployment of ambulances were noted in the area.
The shooting occurred after 7 p.m. at Cook’s Corner in rural Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, a popular longtime watering hole for motorcycle riders and enthusiasts who gather for live music, open-mic nights or just a cold beer after a long ride.
Hours before the shooting, several patrons were stopping by Cook’s Corner for an afternoon drink and meal. Rows of motorcycles and bikes framed the gravel entrance where plaques describe the storied history of the bar built in 1884.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom was monitoring the shooting “and coordinating with local officials as more details become available,” his office tweeted.
(With AP inputs)