Breaking News: Shooting in California: 16+ people were shot 10 been killed in the U.S. city of Monterey Park during Chinese New Year celebrations
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Several shots were fired in the city east of Los Angeles during the Chinese New Year celebrations; officials and witnesses said that at least 16+ people were hit.
An injured man is taken to an ambulance by paramedics.
Police said ten people had been killed. The shooting had occurred in a store on the sidelines of a celebration. The shooter is male.
The incident occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Monterey Park is a relatively small city of about 60,000 people with a large Asian population.
Further details have not yet been released. The shooting occurred during or near a Chinese New Year celebration. There is also no additional information yet on the perpetrator.
Two witnesses said they heard gunshots but initially assumed they were fireworks. However, when officers arrived at the scene, many victims were in a store.
An owner of a restaurant near the scene told the Los Angles Times that three people rushed into his business and told him to lock the door. According to the report, they said the shooter was carrying so much ammunition that he kept reloading.
Videos on social media showed many police and firefighters treating injured people.
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