BFF-16 ‘Several’ killed in California backyard shooting

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‘Several’ killed in California backyard shooting

LOS ANGELES, Nov 18, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Several people were shot dead while
watching a football game at a central California home on Sunday, police said.

Police were called to the scene after at least two people snuck into the
backyard of a home in Fresno, around 200 miles (320 kilometers) north of Los
Angeles, and opened fire.

“What we found were several individuals deceased in the backyard,” said
Fresno police spokesman Bill Dooley.

Local media outlets reported that four people were killed. Police have not
released a death toll but said nine people had been shot in the attack.

Dooley said police were looking for surveillance footage and witnesses to
track the suspects.

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