YORBA LINDA, CA – A tranquil afternoon at a park in Yorba Linda was shattered on Sunday when a shooting at a car show resulted in three people being hospitalized. The incident occurred at the annual VW Spring Picnic and Campout, drawing a large crowd of car enthusiasts and families enjoying the event.
As the festivities were underway, with attendees listening to music and sharing meals, gunfire erupted, sending hundreds into a panic. Witnesses described the chaos as people scrambled to find safety amidst the confusion of the unexpected violence.
One attendee recounted the harrowing moments to her daughter, explaining how she heard the shots and immediately sought shelter in their RV. “I heard the shots right away,” she said. “You’re looking to see where they’re coming from, and I just told my daughter to get in the RV.”
Currently, the identities of the victims and the nature of their injuries remain undisclosed. Authorities have confirmed that all three were transported to a local hospital, but their conditions are still unknown. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating the scene, though no suspect has been apprehended at this time.
Investigators are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. A public information officer has indicated that an update will be provided as soon as more details are available. Despite the ongoing investigation, officials have assured the community that there is no immediate threat to public safety.
The park remains cordoned off as law enforcement continues their work, with many questions still unanswered. As the investigation unfolds, the community waits anxiously for news on the victims’ conditions and any developments regarding potential suspects.
The shooting has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a joyous gathering, leaving attendees and residents in shock. As authorities work to solve the case, the community is left to grapple with the unsettling reality that violence has touched their peaceful event.