At least seven dead at two farms with suspect in custody
At least seven people have been killed in two separate shootings at farms in Half Moon Bay, in California.
Four people were found dead at a first farm on Cabrillo Highway at 2.22pm with another person rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
And shortly afterwards a further three people were discovered dead at a nearby farm.
The suspected gunman was first reported to be on the run with police hunting for a man in a red SUV and people were told to avoid Highway 92 between Highway 1 and 35.
And now the alleged shooter, who is believed to have acted alone, has been taken into custody, police have confirmed.
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At least seven people have been killed following two shootings at Half Moon Bay (NBC)All the dead are thought to be Chinese farm workers.
One injured person from the shooting was taken to Stanford Medical Center by helicopter and their latest status has not been revealed.
Television images show the suspected attacker, confirmed as Zhao Chunli, 67, being taken to the ground and handcuffed as he was arrested by police. He is believed to have been a worker at one of the farms.
Local police initially tweeted: "The Sheriff's Office is responding to a shooting incident with multiple victims in the area of HWY 92 and the HMB City limits.
"Media is requested to approach from the north and stage at the Half Moon Bay substation at 537 Kelly Ave. in Half Moon Bay."
The suspect has been taken into custody by police and is cooperating with enquiries (NBC)A later message stated: "*Update* Suspect is in custody. There is no ongoing threat to the community at this time."
Four victims were found at 2125 Cabrillo Highway (Highway 1), close to the centre of Half Moon Bay at around 2.30pm and another person was rushed to hospital.
Holy Families children centre close by was put on lockdown.
The suspect drove himself to a sheriff's station where he was arrested by police and he is believed to be a Half Moon Bay resident.
Zhao Chunli, 67, was named as the suspect by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and police say he is cooperating the the investigation.
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The suspected shooter is believed to have acted alone (NBC)“Chunli was taken into custody without incident and the weapon was located in his vehicle,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “There is no current outstanding threat to the community.”
He was seen being ordered to get out of a car by police and then being forced to the ground before he was handcuffed and taken away.
A witness told reporters: "He seemed calm and quiet, he didn't react much when he was taken down."
The areas where the incidents have taken place have been taped off and police can be seen speaking to workers at the farms.
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