In the midst of Election Day, a tragedy has struck an apple farm in California.
Reports claim that 8 people were shot and 2 are dead. There are no reports concerning what the motive for the shooting may have been.
As reported by the Huffington Post:
Police have confirmed that at least eight people have been shot during a mass shooting at the premises of the Apple Valley Farms plant in Fresno, California. Two of the victims have reportedly died.
The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. and dozens of Fresno police officers are on the scene. Sources initially reported that the gunman killed himself nearby.
The Apple Valley Farms plant is located in an industrial area in the central part of the city, and the LA Times is reporting one of the two dead appears to be the gunman:
At a news conference, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer provided updated information. He said that five people were shot, including the gunman. One person was dead; the gunman was in critical condition with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, he said.]
This story is developing and we will provide more information as it becomes available.
SOURCE: Huffington Post , LA Times
