One person has died and three others were injured after a shooting incident took place at a Southern California synagogue, according to police. A 19-year-old man has also been arrested in connection with the shooting.
Earlier, police said in a statement that they were called to Chabad of Poway synagogue just before 11:30 a.m. in response to a shooting incident.
“A man has been detained for questioning in connection with a shooting incident at the Chabad of Poway synagogue. SDSOPoway Deputies were called to Chabad Way just before 11:30 a.m. There are injuries. This is a developing situation,” the police department wrote in a post.
The police department did not identify the man as the suspect or provide any further details about the incident.
The spokesperson added that they were expecting as many as four patients, reported the news broadcaster. The nature of their injuries is not immediately known.
San Diego police sheriff Bill Gore also confirmed on Twitter that the wounded have been taken to the medical center.
“Those wounded in the Chabad of Poway synagogueshooting were taken to Palomar Medical Center PalomarHealth. Please respect the medical privacy of victims & their families during this difficult time,” he wrote.
He also urged people to stay clear from the area as authorities investigate the incident.
The police department said they have established a Family Assistance Center at Poway High School to assist relatives looking for loved ones.
