Shooting at US food festival: At least 3 people killed and 12 injured
A bloody shooting occurred this morning, July 29 (Vietnam time) at the annual Garlic Festival in Northern California (USA). Local police confirmed that at least 3 people were killed and 12 others were injured in this attack. Security forces also arrested a suspect.
Images on social media showed festival-goers jostling each other to find shelter.
Police and many ambulances were promptly present at the scene after receiving the news.
The Gilroy Garlic Festival, held annually since 1979, is one of the largest food festivals in the United States.
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| Many people run away from the scene of the shooting at the annual Garlic Festival in Northern California, USA on July 28, 2019 (local time). Source: ABC15/TTXVN |
The three-day event features a variety of food, drinks, and more, along with entertainment and cooking competitions. This year’s festival attracts thousands of garlic lovers from across the United States.
The day of the shooting, July 28 (local time), was also the last day of the festival.
According to the organizers, all types of weapons are prohibited from being brought into the festival, and even people wearing the costumes of racing clubs or gangs are not accepted into the festival area to ensure a friendly and safe atmosphere./.
