Thirteen people were killed last night at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California late last night.
The shooting took place at 11:20 PM Pacific Time.
Police Sgt. Ron Helus was shot dead after he entered the bar and grill. The unarmed doorman was also killed.
What we know so far about the Thousand Oaks mass shooting:
– 13 people killed, including Ventura County sheriff sergeant and gunman
– Location: Borderline Bar and Grill
– Family unification center: 1375 E. Janss Rd.
– Emergency hotline: 805-465-6650 https://t.co/x4VQRraJwS— LAist (@LAist) November 8, 2018
Mike Cernovich reported:
– According to witnesses at the scene, someone ran into the bar around 11:30 p.m. and started firing what appeared to be a black pistol: "He shot a lot, at least 30 times. I could still hear gunshots after everyone left."https://t.co/OvhzfBEiR6
— Cernovich (@Cernovich) November 8, 2018
The gunman was wearing all black and had facial hair.
The gunman is 29-year-old.
The sheriff said Sgt. Ron Helus undoubtedly saved lives by going in to confront the gunman. He says Helus was the first responder and was immediately hit with multiple gunshots. https://t.co/LWEjyoQphx
— Mental Ammo (@MentalAmmo) November 8, 2018
One of the 12 people killed by a gunman in Thousand Oaks is a veteran Ventura County Sheriff's sergeant. Full story: https://t.co/LJpfwNTLn9 pic.twitter.com/IcMHw0wjqx
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) November 8, 2018
President Trump was briefed on the situation this morning.
I have been fully briefed on the terrible shooting in California. Law Enforcement and First Responders, together with the FBI, are on scene. 13 people, at this time, have been reported dead. Likewise, the shooter is dead, along with the first police officer to enter the bar….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 8, 2018
….Great bravery shown by police. California Highway Patrol was on scene within 3 minutes, with first officer to enter shot numerous times. That Sheriff’s Sergeant died in the hospital. God bless all of the victims and families of the victims. Thank you to Law Enforcement.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 8, 2018
The shooter drove his mother’s car to the bar.