THIS JUST IN: A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Southern California church has been identified, authorities said.
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. -- A suspect in a deadly shooting at a church on Sunday in Laguna Woods, California, has been identified, authorities said."He has been booked on one felony count of murder and five felony counts of attempted murder," the department said in a tweet.At least one person died and five were wounded -- including four who are critically injured -- in the shooting Sunday at the Geneva Presbyterian Church, the sheriff's department said.
Investigators are working to determine whether he has any connections to the church or its congregants, a statement from the sheriff's department said.The suspect was detained at the scene after a group of people at the church were able to hogtie his legs with an extension cord and confiscate at least two handguns from him, said Hallock.
"The identity of the decedent will be released pending official identification by the Coroner and notification of next of kin," a statement from the sheriff's office said.California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his office is"working closely with local law enforcement."
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