Multiple people shot at church in Laguna Woods: OC sheriff

Multiple people were shot Sunday at a church in Laguna Woods, prompting a major response from Orange County Sheriff’s officials and other first responders.

The number of casualties was not clear. But a law enforcement source told The Times at least one person was killed.

The shooting occurred at the Church on the 24000 block of El Toro Road. The sheriff’s department said it detained a suspect and collected a weapon that might be involved.

Orange County Fire Authority said it was on the scene treating victims and taking multiple patients to hospitals.

Photos on social media showed a row of fire engines parked in front of the church and police blocking off El Toro Road.

Authorities reported the shooting around 2 p.m.

FBI agents are responding to assist Orange County sheriff’s at the shooting scene, officials said.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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