On Sunday at Canyon RV Park in Anaheim, a man instigated violence by striking individuals with his vehicle and subsequently firing shots before turning the gun on himself. The Orange County Sheriff's Department reported that three people, including the gunman, were hospitalized with gunshot wounds, while a fourth victim suffered minor injuries. Authorities believe the incident was not a terrorist act but rather stemmed from a personal altercation between individuals who knew each other, occurring during a Volkswagen enthusiast event called 'Air Cooled Mardi Gras Picnic Weekend.'
At the time of the shooting, the park was hosting a four-day event for Volkswagen enthusiasts called 'Air Cooled Mardi Gras Picnic Weekend.' This underscores the suddenness and chaos of the incident amid a festive atmosphere.
Orange County Sheriff's public information officer Gerard McCann stated that the attack 'is not believed to be a terrorist attack, but an isolated incident between people who knew each other,' providing clarity on the nature of the violence.
In a video posted on the social media platform X, McCann described how the suspect appeared to have gotten into an altercation at the RV park, indicating a premeditated response that escalated to violence.
Andrea Montano shared her shock, noting, 'I had been attending the event for years with my family and had never seen anything like what occurred Sunday,' highlighting the unexpected nature of the violence.
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