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Mass shooting in California leaves 6 dead — Analysis

In downtown Sacramento, California just outside of a few bars and clubs was the scene of an early morning shooting

A shooting outside a strip of bars and clubs in downtown Sacramento, California left at least six people dead and ten more injured on Sunday morning, according to a tweet from police at around 4am local time.

Social media video shows that at least twelve people are involved in a fight before gunfire breaks out, and the participants scatter. According to local media, the shootout occurred in the vicinity of K Street 10th Street.

According to police, multiple ambulances arrived on the scene and at least 10 were transported to local hospitals.

Unconfirmed reportsSocial media suggests that the shooting began after a driver in a car pulled an automatic gun and started firing at a crowd near the El Santo Restaurant. The identity of the target or the connection between the fighting and the shooting are not known.

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While police have released little information regarding the shooting, they advised residents to avoid the area and told media that a “Large police forces will be maintained.” However, they have asked for locals’ help identifying the suspects in the shooting.

The scene is still alive,” they continued, and an eight-block cordon has been set up.

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