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Shooting in Gilroy, California kills 4 people, including a 6-year-old boy

On Sunday, a shooting was evidenced during the celebration of the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California, USA. In this way, the attack would be killing 4 people and leaving Wounds to 15 others. The most tragic thing about the event was the news that a 6-year-old boy had died during this heartbreaking act.

According to accounts of the people who were present in the shooting, the aggressor had a protective vest and a rifle with which he began to shoot at all the people present at the Gilroy Festival. Also, it has been pointed out that the armed individual began to fire rounds of bullets quite rapidly and hastily.

Gilroy City Councilman Fred Tovar spoke at the death of 6-year-old Stephen Romero :

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those who (lost) their lives and those who are recovering in the hospital. I am deeply saddened by the news of Stephen Romero. I pray that God gives strength to his family. My deepest condolences.

The Gilroy Police Department has also spoken out about this tragic event, pointing out the sadness at such a tragic event that took place last Sunday in California:

The hearts of the Gilroy Police and the entire community go out to the victims of today's Garlic Festival shooting. The scene is still active. If you are looking for a loved one, go to the Gavilán College reunification center in parking lot B.

Gilroy Police on Twitter

On the internet, a video of the moment when the Gilroy shooting was taking place has been uploaded. In it, a group of people are seen alarmed and running in search of shelter after a tragic event. In the background sound, you can hear the shots fired by the armed individual.

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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has also expressed himself on the case, showing his sincere sorrow at the lives lost during said attack and has given a few words of comfort to the American population:

The Force of Order is at the scene of the shooting in Gilroy, California. It is reported that the aggressor has not yet been apprehended. Be careful and stay safe.

Donald J. Trump on Twitter

This would be another gun-related event in the United States. In this way, the lack of control over this type of weapon is demonstrated, which is used daily to end the lives of people in the United States.

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