Mass shooting in central California: Two dead and 8 injured (Video)

San Francisco : CA : USA | Nov 06, 2012 at 11:25 AM PST

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California, Nov. 06, 2012:

Reports coming in from the US inform that there has been a mass shooting at the premises of the Apple Valley Farms plant in Fresno, Calif., and at least two people have been killed.

The police have confirmed that eight others have been injured in the shooting at the food-service equipment company in central California. The shooting erupted around 8:30 this morning.

Dozens of Fresno law-enforcement officers are at the scene of the crime. Initial reports based on sources’ accounts suggest the gunman shot himself after committing the crime.

The Associated Press reports the mass shooting occurred when a worker at the Apple Valley Farms plant, located in an industrial area in the central part of the city, opened fire. The suspect has been identified as Lawrence Jones, who later shot himself in the head outside the building.

Jones has been taken to hospital and is in critical condition. Reportedly at least two others who were shot are critical injured. The motive for this act has not yet been ascertained.

Dan Lynch, Fresno County's emergency medical services director, told Viral News that four injured persons have been hospitalized. Police Chief Jerry Dyer said the gunman committed suicide shortly after the mass shooting. A news briefing is expected shortly.

Online business records state that Apple Valley Farms, Inc. is a food-service equipment company set up in 2005. Reportedly, a call to the company office went to a voicemail recording that stated: "Due to an emergency, we are closed for the day.”

Sources: NDTV/Huffington Post

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Nina Rai is based in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India, and is an Anchor for Allvoices.

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Posted By

George Vieto | 7 months ago

Thank you for reporting this tragic news story. Maybe Lawrence was fired and he decided to seek revenge for his firing.

Posted By

Nina Rai | 7 months ago

Apparently when he came in the morning
he was very unhappy and restless, some
thing must have triggered this mayhem.
Thanks for giving your feedback George.

Posted By

skooter | 7 months ago

This is not an election related incident, I believe. Thanks Nina.

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Nina Rai | 7 months ago

Thanks for dropping down and reading
skooter.

Posted By

tjlarson | 7 months ago

good reporting Nina... these mass shootings have been occurring with very disturbing frequency... rated ^ shared

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Nina Rai | 7 months ago

Something ought to be done about
this, but since its sporadic its
difficult to check. Appreciate
the feedback TJ.

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Martin Kloess | 7 months ago

Thank you for this.

Posted By

Nina Rai | 7 months ago

Thanks for dropping by Martin.

Posted By

movingon | 7 months ago

Well at least they kept the death penalty there.

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Nina Rai | 7 months ago

Well, what use is death penalty
to the victim's families...the
malaise is far too deep rooted.
People who carry out such mass
killings are severely damaged
individuals carrying a lot of anger
within...that needs to be
addressed. Thanks for the comment.

Posted By

TaufanTasch | 6 months ago

Mental dipresi can suddenly strike anyone. Triggered by many factors. external factors and factors in the self (mind in the body) due to the concentration of adrenaline negative energy. If it's not too late in fact, the perpetrator committed suicide, can be cured with counseling or meditation. Hopefully it can be resolved quickly and the victims can indulge again soon.Thank you Nina. Best regard.

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Nina Rai | 6 months ago

Understand what you are trying to state.
There is definitely an underlying mental
depression in the people who go on such
sense less killings and that is what
needs to be addressed and eliminated.
Thanks a lot for that comprehensive
feedback Taufan.

Posted By

arusha-shah | 6 months ago

really very sad news.rated up.

Posted By

atifji75 | 6 months ago

Well compiled and Nice presentation. Thanks for sharing. Rated Up !

Reply By

Nina Rai | 6 months ago

Thanks Arusha and atifji for
your support always.

Posted By

HenryMassingale | 6 months ago

As soon as I have more information I will get back to this story...

Posted By

Nina Rai | 6 months ago

Look forward to that Henry. Thanks for the
initiative.

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