Ron Helus as they attempted to stop the shooting in Thousand Oaks… Thank you to Law Enforcement. Statement from the Los Angeles Rams: pic.twitter.com/sFBBsOsKWW. ", He added, "Every time...and wonder why these keep happening... --(two smiley face emojis).". @POTUS directed the full resources of the federal government to support the investigation. Thank you to the first responders who put their lives on the line to protect and serve us every day.Thousand Oaks is my home; I will do everything in my power to help those in need of support. — Thousand Oaks Sta. PHOTOS: Mass shooting at nightclub in Thousand Oaks, California President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter, "God bless all of the victims and the families of the victims." A lot of the team lives in Thousand Oaks and they practice at Cal Lutheran University, just a few miles from the Borderline Bar where the shooting happened. "A lot of people in the Route 91 situation go here," 23-year-old Chandler Gunn stated. One year ago in Thousand Oaks, 12 people were killed by a shooter with no apparent motive. I’m closely following developments. https://t.co/WC3pW8uYvx, California Gov. Sgt. 138. More:Tracking apps offer hope, dread for families in Thousand Oaks shooting, More:What we know about Thousand Oaks gunman Ian David Long, a Marine veteran, More:Thousand Oaks nightclub shooting: 12 dead, including a police sergeant, Contributing: Joshua Bowling, USA TODAY Network, Follow Dalvin Brown on Twitter: @Dalvin_Brown. The Thousand Oaks High School track and field team confirmed on Twitter that Telemachus "Tel" Orfanos, the son of the team’s high jump coach Marc Orfanos, died in Wednesday's shooting. A 32-year-old man was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday night after a car chase that started in Oxnard and ended in Ventura, police said. Twelve people were killed by a sole gunman in the shooting, including a Ventura County Sheriff's sergeant. 13 dead in another mass shooting. Likewise, the shooter is dead, along with the first police officer to enter the bar.... ....Great bravery shown by police. Trump thanked law enforcement and addressed the death of Ventura County Sheriff's Sergeant Ron Helus. She called Helus a "true hero" and urged for congressional action against gun violence. At least 25 more were injured. On Twitter early Thursday morning, President Donald Trump addressed the Wednesday night mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks. Archived. McVay Head. I'm insane, but the only thing you people do after these shootings is 'hopes and prayers'...or 'keep you in my thoughts'. In this image taken from video a victim is treated near the scene of a shooting, Wednesday evening, Nov. 7, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. … On Twitter early Thursday morning, President Donald Trump addressed the Wednesday night mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks. The flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff to remember the victims of last night's horrible act of violence in Thousand Oaks, California. Again. I have been fully briefed on the terrible shooting in California. They entered the building at 11:25 p.m. Long, 28, first posted on Instagram at 11:24 p.m: "It's too bad I won't get to see all the illogical and pathetic reasons people will put in my mouth as to why I did it," the military veteran said in the post. Thousand Oaks, California Tamera Mowry-Housley Breaks Down In First Appearance Since Niece's Death In Shooting The actress returned to "The Real" two weeks after her niece, Alaina, was killed in a mass shooting. Ron Helus rushed into danger to save lives. Last night's horrific shooting in Thousand Oaks is nothing short of a tragedy. Twelve people were killed by a … We are devastated by the senseless violence overnight in Thousand Oaks. Another senseless act. Twitter. I wish the victim’s families peace and answers in this time of tragedy. Our hearts are with all those whose loved ones were stolen from them too soon, by yet another senseless act of gun violence. The posts have already been taken down. Thousand Oaks, a city of about 130,000 people, is about a 40-minute drive west of Los Angeles. Three minutes later Long posted, "I hope people call me insane (two smiley face emojiis) would that just be a big ball of irony? Police responded at 11:20pm Pacific … (@toaksvcso) March 17, 2018. I believe Cal Lutheran has canceled classes today. Thirteen people were killed, including the perpetrator, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and a police officer who was shot multiple times, with the fatal wound accidentally being fired by another officer. The gunman, Ian David Long, was also found dead at the scene. They'll keep going until at least Tuesday, a Ventura County Sheriff's Department spokesman said. Families devastated by violence. Ron Helus among those killed in bar shooting, Procession planned for Ventura County Sheriff who 'died a hero', Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Thousand Oaks Fire Department posted an additional update, writing that the injured victim has been transported to a nearby hospital via ambulance. What was your reaction when you heard the news about the Thousand Oaks shooting? Investigators wearing white hazmat-style suits and respirators over their faces continue to process the scene that Long left behind. TOaks Police are on the scene of a shooting at the Oaks Mall. The authorities arrived at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, three minutes later. California Highway Patrol was on scene within 3 minutes, with first officer to enter shot numerous times. Email. The names of the 12 victims of the Thousand Oaks, California mass shooting have been released by authorities. Irfan Khan/Getty Images. The first call to law enforcement came in at 11:19 p.m. Wednesday, officials said. More:Thousand Oaks nightclub shooting: 12 dead, including a police sergeant Contributing: Joshua Bowling, USA TODAY Network Follow Dalvin Brown on Twitter: @Dalvin_Brown thousand oaks is such a special place to me. God bless all of the victims and families of the victims. Police said hundreds were inside when the shooting occurred. Along with various memorials, some survivors have … Long posted, according to ABC News and Buzzfeed. When I woke up, I opened Twitter, and it was there. The shooting in Thousand Oaks, a city of about 130,000 near Los Angeles, followed on a seemingly endless series of rampages in churches, movie … THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Authorities say 12 people, including a sheriff's sergeant, were killed in a shooting at a bar in Southern California on Wednesday night. Close. Overwhelmed with sadness for Thousand Oaks and the victims of this horrific shooting. mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill, Where Thousand Oaks shooting victims and their families can find help, Ventura County Sheriff's Sergeant Ron Helus, Thousand Oaks shooter identified as Marine veteran Ian David Long, 28, Roads closed in Thousand Oaks due to bar shooting, What we know about Thousand Oaks gunman Ian David Long, 12 dead in Thousand Oaks bar shooting; shooter identified as Ian David Long, 'He died a hero': Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. THOUSAND OAKS, CA - NOVEMBER 08: People hug and pray before the procession carrying the body of Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Long ended the killing spree by taking his own life. Follow him on Twitter … MORE: Thousand Oaks shooter identified as Marine veteran Ian David Long, 28, Vice President Mike Pence also tweeted about the shooting. Overwhelmed with grief from how many of these messages I’ve typed out this year alone. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Ian David Long, the gunman who killed 12 people at a country music bar, posted on social media during the deadly rampage, according to law enforcement officials. Tracking apps offer hope, dread for families in Thousand Oaks shooting, What we know about Thousand Oaks gunman Ian David Long, a Marine veteran, Thousand Oaks nightclub shooting: 12 dead, including a police sergeant, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein tweeted she is "closely following developments" in the shooting and provided information about a Family Assistance and Reunification Center set up in Thousand Oaks. My heart breaks for Thousand Oaks today. The White House tweeted that the American flag will be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the Thousand Oaks shooting. A true hero. The situation is contained and there is no threat to the public. 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