Shooting At Laguna Hills Community Park: 1 Shot, 3 In Custody

LAGUNA HILLS, CA — A shooting occurred Thursday afternoon at Laguna Hills Community Park, injuring one, according to officials. Three suspects were detained at the scene.

Orange County Sheriffs Department Capt. Gene Inouye reported that the incident may be gang-related, and was not a deputy-involved shooting.

On Thursday, Orange County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the community park just before 12:30 p.m., near the restrooms.

There, one juvenile was found with a non life threatening gun shot wound.

A large number of South County deputies, as well as the Orange County Fire Authority firefighters, along with other emergency personnel, were training nearby at the Laguna Hills Mall when the call came. They swiftly responded to aid the victim and pursue the three suspects on foot.

The training event was pre-planned and completely unrelated, but they were close by, according to reports.

Read: Police, Fire Service Activity Near Laguna Hills Mall This Week

Three subjects were pursued on foot, and all three juveniles have been detained, according to Braun. The fourth suspect remains at large as of 4 p.m., Inouye says.

A possible fourth subject, thought to be a young, possibly Hispanic male, was sought around the park, and within the Via Lomas Street area, according to Inouye. The assistance of a department bloodhound was added as of 4:15 p.m.

That search was called off an hour later, Inouye said.

We have search teams and resources (like our Bloodhound Dani) trying to locate the missing suspect. pic.twitter.com/hCqfQ9Ur9S
— OCSD - Laguna Hills (@OCSDLagunaHills) April 8, 2021

"Residents should be aware that a shooting occurred, and call 911 if you see anything suspicious," he said.

The shooting took place near Laguna Hills High School. Those on campus for sports were temporarily locked down during the search.

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