1 Dead, At Least 3 Injured After Shooting at Synagogue Near San Diego on Last Day of Passover

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One person was killed and at least three were injured after a shooting at the Chabad of Poway synagogue near San Diego, California, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

A 19-year-old man was taken into custody, authorities confirmed on Twitter.

A spokesperson for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Mayor Steve Vaus said the shooting — which happened on the last day of Passover — is a possible hate crime “because of statements that were made when the shooter entered,” according toCNN.

One of the victims, an older female, died, San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore said during a press conference, CNN reported. The three others who were injured — a girl and two men — were in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

ABC 10 San Diego

A law enforcement source told ABC Newsthat it appeared that the suspect, who is a San Diego resident, fired more than 10 rounds.

“[We were] outside in front of our house and heard about six gunshots, a pause, some yelling and then another six or seven gunshots,” neighbor Chris Folts told ABC News. Folts then called 911.

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Vaus told MSNBCthat “we are grateful to those in the congregation there that engaged the shooter and prevented this from being a much more horrific incident.”

Walter Vandivort, who lives near the synagogue,toldThe New York Timesthat he heard gunshots when he was inside his house.

According to the sheriff’s department,the Family Assistance Center at Poway High “will serve as the meeting place for synagogue goers who got separated during the shooting.”

Those who were injured were taken to Palomar Medical Center in Poway, according to police.

“Sincerest THANK YOU to our great Border Patrol Agent who stopped the shooter at the Synagogue in Poway, California. He may have been off duty but his talents for Law Enforcement weren’t!” President Donald Trumptweeted.

source: people.com