By The newspaper
Aug 24, 2023, 00:59 AM EDT
A mass shooting occurred at the iconic Cook’s Corner biker bar in Trabuco Canyon in Oragane County, killing 4 people and injuring 6 people.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to a gruesome scene Wednesday night shortly after receiving reports of the incident around 7:30 p.m., the Los Angeles Times reported.
Details about the tragic event are still emerging, however sources speaking on condition of anonymity revealed that the alleged gunman was a retired Ventura County police officer, the Times reported.
Authorities confirmed that the fatalities included the shooter himself, bringing the total number of deaths to four. Six other people were rushed to nearby hospitals, and five of them suffered gunshot wounds.
Reports from the aforementioned outlet suggest the gunman may have been targeting his ex-wife, raising questions about the motive behind the harrowing attack. Investigations are underway to determine if the shooter had followed his ex-partner to the scene before unleashing a hail of gunfire into the crowd.
A longtime favorite among motorcycle enthusiasts, Cook’s Corner is located at the junction of El Toro, Santiago Canyon and Live Oak Canyon roads, very close to O’Neill Regional Park. The biker bar has been a fixture in the area, drawing bikers and patrons for years.
The tragedy occurred one night when M Street, a well-known Orange County rock band, was scheduled to perform at the bar. The venue’s online calendar indicated a 6:30 p.m. performance that night, as captured in a video shared on the band’s Instagram page.
Cook’s Corner, named after Andrew Jackson Cook, has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century, La Opinión explains.
Once a burger joint, it evolved into a renowned bar, attracting motorcyclists in the 1970s and becoming a beloved hangout through the decades.
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