3 Dead, 4 Injured in Shooting at California Bowling Alley: Police

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Just before midnight on Friday, three people were killed during a shooting at a bowling alley in Southern California, PEOPLE has confirmed.

“Upon arrival, our officers discovered multiple subjects with gunshot wounds inside the location. We had two male subjects that were transported to local hospitals for their injuries. Two additional males were injured, however, they offered to seek their own medical attention,” the statement continued. “Unfortunately, three male subjects succumbed to injuries and were pronounced [dead] at the scene.”

Torrance police are currently investigating the shooting and working to identify the suspect.

The Gable House Bowl, which also features laser tag, isopen until 3 a.m. on Fridays, according to its website.

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Police have yet to release information about what led to the shooting, but witnesses reported that the shooting occurred after a fight broke out, theAssociated Pressreported.

Wes Hamad, 29, told the AP that he saw a “huge fight,” which lasted for around 5 minutes, while he was visiting the bowling alley with his 13-year-old niece and cousin.

“I grabbed my niece and started running toward the far end of the bowling alley,” he told the AP. “As we were running, we heard 15 shots.”

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“My heart breaks for the victims of the shooting in Torrance and their loved ones,” Harris wrote on Twitter.

“Thank you to the law enforcement & first responders on the scene,” she added. “We must do more to address gun violence. Americans should be able to go to a bowling alley and be safe.”

source: people.com