Shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California: at least 13 dead, shooter included

Among the victims was Sheriff MP Ron Helus, who has been in service for 29 years. He was one of the first officers to go to the scene in response to the 911 call. He was attempting to retire "next year," said Sheriff Geoff Dean at the press. The sergeant died at the hospital, Dean added. "Ron was a dedicated sheriff's sergeant and hardworking, totally committed, he gave it all and tonight, as I told his wife, he died as a hero, he went to save lives," he said. Dean, the broken voice of emotion.

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The shots were recorded at the Borderline Bar & Grill, a very popular venue where country music is played, at 99 Rolling Oaks Drive. An evening for the students was in progress. For the moment, we do not know what happened. Live images show the Swat teams in action, looking for the shooter.

The Los Angeles Times reports testimonials from people who would have seen someone run towards the bar around 11:30 pm and start shooting: "He fired several times at least 30 times and immediately started firing tear gas. I could still hear the shots after everyone's departure. "Holden Harrah, who watched the filming at the Borderline Bar & Grill, said that he was at the bar with friends:" I'm not sure what's going on. I've been there for about six months, it's a place to go out with friends, "he told CNN phone. "A man walked out the front door and started firing at the girl who was right behind the counter," he added.

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The Sheriff of Ventura County, Garo Kuredjian, said that inside there would be: "I would say hundreds of people but I can not confirm the exact number." The bar organized a weekly university evening, according to its website. When news of the incident appeared, people began to gather in front of the bar, located just outside Los Angeles, in a desperate attempt to reunite with their friends.
"I heard that someone had started shooting at the reception and that I did not understand anything anymore." My friends who were there said that the students were hiding in the attics and in the garages. toilet, "said another witness.