Shots in Poway Synagogue: Wounds have been reported and a man arrested after firing Chabad of Poway Synagogue – Live Updates

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The San Diego sheriffs arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident in the Chabad of Poway synagogue, reports KBS affiliate KFMB. Authorities say injuries have been reported.

According to the police, a man entered the Chabad Synagogue in Poway and began shooting. Police say that there are "many injuries" with varying degrees of severity, reports the KFMB.

The shooter then took the street where he was finally arrested, reported the chain. Authorities are convinced that there was only one gunman.

poway-synagogue-shooting-e27d9b36-7b78-4e90-af04-9640e596625d-750x422.jpg — Police respond to a shootings at a synagogue in Poway, California on April 27, 2019.

KFMB-TV

The Sheriff's Department of Poway sent a tweet stating that the shooting had occurred shortly before 11:30 Saturday.

Update # 1: A man was arrested for questioning following a shooting incident in the Chabad of Poway synagogue. @SDSOPoway Members were called to Chabad Way shortly before 11:30 am There were injuries. This is a developing situation.

– Poway Station (@SDSOPoway) April 27, 2019

According to Chabad of Poway's Facebook page, the synagogue was hosting a Passover celebration scheduled for 11:00 am. Authorities were urged to stay away from the area.

Update # 2 Those Who Have Been Injured in Poway's Chabad #synagoguestraitement were taken to the Palomar Medical Center @PalomarHealth. Please respect the confidentiality of the medical information of the victims and their families during this difficult time. Stay away from the area as this survey will take several hours

– Sheriff of San Diego (@SDSheriff) April 27, 2019

Poway just over 20 miles north of San Diego.

This is a story in development and will be updated.

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