LAGUNA WOODS, Calif.—Multiple people have been shot and at least one person has died at a church in Laguna Woods, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD).
Deputies received a call about a shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church on the 24000 block of El Toro Road at 1:26 p.m. on May 15.
One deceased victim, four critically wounded victims, and one with minor injuries were found. All victims are adults and have been sent to an area hospital.
Police have detained a suspect at the scene and uncovered a weapon potentially used in the shooting.
“El Toro Road is closed between Calle Sonora and Canyon Wren, please avoid the area. We are in Unified Command with @OCFireAuthority,” said OCSD on Twitter.