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Six killed, ten injured in Sacramento mass shooting
Reportedly, police were patrolling the area at about 2am (10:00 GMT) on Sunday when they heard gunfire.
Sacramento: Six people were killed and 10 sustained injuries in a mass shooting early on Sunday as bars and nightclubs were closing in downtown Sacramento.
The California police, however, were searching for suspects in connection with a mass shooting in downtown Sacramento.
Reportedly, police were patrolling the area at about 2am (10:00 GMT) on Sunday when they heard gunfire.
As per Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester, when they arrived at the scene, they found a large crowd gathered on the street and six people dead. Another 10 either took themselves or were transported to hospitals.
No information was given on their conditions.
Officials do not know whether one or more suspects were involved and are asking for the public’s help in identifying who is responsible.
Moreover, police did not give specifics on the type of gun used.
The authorities directed residents to avoid the area—which is packed with restaurants and bars.
Shortly after the shooting, a video was posted on Twitter that showed people running through the street amid the sound of rapid gunfire.
Police cordoned off several blocks and the scene was dotted with blue and red plastic cones that marked evidence.
The video showed multiple ambulances at the scene.
The tragic incident comes a month after a man shot and killed his three children—two daughters, one son— and a fourth person before committing suicide.