Police respond to a shooting with multiple injuries at a California synagogue
By Deanna Paul and Deanna Paul Reporter covering national and breaking news Email Bio Follow Katie Mettler Katie Mettler Reporter covering breaking news and features Email Bio Follow April 27 at 4:16 PM Multiple people have been injured and taken to the hospital following a shooting a the Chabad of Poway synagogue in Poway, Calif., police say.
The Poway Sheriff’s Station confirmed the “shooting incident” via Twitter, after deputies were called to the scene by “reports of a man with a gun.” Four injured people were brought to Palomar Medical Center in Poway by first responders at around 12 p.m., said the hospital’s communications director Bobette Brown. They had no further information on the names, ages or conditions of the victims.
“Please don’t spread misinformation that could cause concern or panic,” the sheriff’s department tweeted Saturday afternoon. “We urge you to allow deputies to safely do their job. This is a developing situation and the information provided here may later change.” The Chabad hosts a weekly Kiddush luncheon that followed the Shabbat morning services. On Saturday, the synagogue was also holding a Passover celebration, according to 10News, which was scheduled to end at 7 p.m. with a final holiday meal.
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