Shooting in Virginia, California and North Carolina leaves 3 dead, more than 15 injured | Today news

A deadly weekend of gun violence in three US states killed at least three people and injured more than 15. In Danville, Virginia, a gunfire killed one during an outdoor event and wounded four. In Baldwin Park, California, a police officer was fatally shot, while another officer and a citizen were wounded. Meanwhile, in Hickory, North Carolina, a house party became violent when more than 80 shots were fired, one killed and 11 injured. Investigations are underway in all three incidents. Virginia shoots at big event: 1 killed, 4 injured at least five people were shot early Sunday during a gunfire between two groups at a large outdoor event in Danville, Virginia, police said. According to the Danville Police Department, the incident happened at about 1:30 a.m. on private property near the Northern Carolina border. Upon their arrival, officers found a man parking a gunshot wound to the torso in a Chrysler -Sedan in the middle of the roadway. The man was identified as 22-year-old Jay’shaun Tiejae White of Hurt, Virginia, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man who was believed to be the driver of the Chrysler was found in the area with gun injuries and was transported to Sovah Health Hospital. Three other victims, including two adult men and a 19-year-old woman, later arrived in hospital for treatment. “The initial investigation into this incident revealed that there was a great outdoor meeting … and that gunshots were exchanged at the event between the Chrysler and other individuals,” the police statement says. No arrests have been made so far. Police are calling on someone with information to contact detectives immediately. Two officers in California, 1 fatal, in ambush; Two police officers, who are in custody in Southern California, were shot on Saturday night after an ambush and gunfire with a suspect in Baldwin Park. The officers responded to reports of a man who fired a gun in a neighborhood at about 19:12 Pacific Time, according to the Sheriff of Los Angeles County, Robert G. Luna. “When the officers arrived, the suspect opened without warning,” Sheriff Luna said at a midnight press conference. “It was a double manslaughter.” The deceased officer, identified as officer Samuel Riveros, was pronounced dead in the Los Angeles General Medical Center. The surviving officer, Anthony Pimentel, was also treated in hospital and is expected to recover. Baldwin Park Mayor Alejandra Avila expressed compassion and said: ‘Last night was an evening of tragedy for our community … I ask that you embrace your officers and neighbors and show each other the best of Baldwin Park.’ After a gunfire involving Swat, the suspect was wounded and arrested. Investigators also found that a man died of gunshot wounds on a sidewalk in the area, which is believed to be the earlier victim of the suspect. Police chief Robert Lopez praised the fallen officer: “Our officer was an incredible man … It is extremely tragic. I ask for your prayers.” At least 80 shots fired in the North Carolina House Party shooting, 1 dead, 11 injured a violent shooting early Sunday morning during a house party in a quiet Hickory neighborhood that left one person and 11 other injured, the authorities said. According to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, the gunfire broke out at about 12:45 at a home where an estimated 100 people were collected. Officials confirmed that more than 80 shots were fired and that there was more than one shooter involved. One victim remains in critical condition, while ten others have been included with serious injuries. No arrests have been made as far as the investigation continues. “The normally peaceful residential area has been crushed by this horrific event,” said Major Aaron Turk of the sheriff’s office at a news conference. Eyewitnesses told local reporters that many participants were local high school students. When the shooting began, people spread, enveloped and ran for safety. The Northern Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Hickory Police Department leads the investigation with the FBI support. The names and ages of the victims were not released.