In a tragic incident reported by CBS Los Angeles on Wednesday, a shooting occurred at a biker’s bar in California’s Orange County, resulting in five fatalities. According to sources, a retired law enforcement officer allegedly opened fire at the bar, leading to the deaths of five individuals. Additionally, six more individuals were hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the incident.
The Orange County Sheriff confirmed via a post on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) that there were multiple victims in the shooting. However, specific details have not yet been released by the Sheriff’s office, and Reuters’ request for comment remained unanswered at the time of reporting.
The shooting transpired at Cook’s Corner, a bikers’ bar located in Trabuco Canyon, as detailed in the CBS report. Presently, the area has a significant law enforcement presence as authorities respond to the situation.
#OCSDPIO – Incident at Cook’s corner in Trabuco Canyon. Believed to be multiple victims from gunshot. More info to follow.
— OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSheriff) August 24, 2023
Notably, KCAL News, citing sources, reported that deputies had engaged the shooter and subsequently shot the individual. However, the shooter’s condition was not immediately known.