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https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/gilroy-california-shooting-intl-hnk/index.htmlWTF?
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)Cant even go to a food festival in this country without fear of being shot.
dalton99a
(81,516 posts)The councilman, Dion Bracco, said in an interview that three people had been killed and 12 had been injured in Gilroy, which is about 30 miles southeast of San Jose. He did not know whether the number of injured victims included the three fatalities.
The number of victims could not immediately be confirmed by the police.
Mr. Bracco added that one suspect was in custody.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/us/gilroy-garlic-festival-shooting-california.html
moondust
(19,993 posts)Or so the guitar player thought it looked like, and also said shooter was Caucasian male 30-40 years old. One confirmed dead.
Hekate
(90,714 posts)And they have a festival. What the hell is wrong with this country? Again.
MrsCoffee
(5,803 posts)It's crazy to think this happened. It's crazy that I skipped it this year because it was too hot.
Everything is crazy everywhere.
Hekate
(90,714 posts)I've driven through twice, I think. We didn't stop -- but it definitely is famous.
I'm so sad.
MrsCoffee
(5,803 posts)It is just heartbreaking and frustrating.
Somethings gotta give.
Hekate
(90,714 posts)...the Lemon Festival in Goleta, and so on. The Strawberry Festival in Santa Maria must be similar, but too far away.
Damn it just makes me cry -- these evil fckrs come to us in our moments of community and joy and rob us of them.
GReedDiamond
(5,313 posts)lostnfound
(16,184 posts)An angry young man. Just four years ago a smiling lad.
herding cats
(19,565 posts)I've spoken to them and they weren't there as planned. This was a long and terrifying few hours.
I'm so deeply sorry for everyone effected. My heart breaks once again tonight.
MrsCoffee
(5,803 posts)I'm glad your loved ones are safe.
We usually go every year, but it's too hot.
This is just terrible.
herding cats
(19,565 posts)It was too hot for them and they played more costal. I'm so relieved!
My heart hurts for the loss of life. It's such a fun festival, nothing political or anything like that.
HipChick
(25,485 posts)or he is too busy trying to create hate and insulting people?
IronLionZion
(45,457 posts)Demovictory9
(32,457 posts)moondust
(19,993 posts)Police update coming up.
Confirmed by police suspect shot and killed. 4 dead and 15 injured.
unitedwethrive
(1,997 posts)So heartbreaking. (Source, local NBC station)
912gdm
(959 posts)so horrible
arthritisR_US
(7,288 posts).
Opel_Justwax
(230 posts)Until the American people repeal the second amendment these will continue at 1-2 per week. Most of the mass shootings are family related.
eissa
(4,238 posts)Had plans to go, but my husband balked at the last minute because its too hot. I was a little pouty about it because I was really looking forward to it. Then this happened. Unbelievable. A fun, family-friendly event WHY?!