Arizona Restaurant Shooting Leaves at Least 3 Dead and 5 Injured
Context:
A tragic shooting occurred at El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & Steakhouse in Glendale, Arizona, resulting in at least three deaths and five injuries during a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The Glendale police responded to the scene around 7:45 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire, finding a chaotic situation with multiple victims. Investigations suggest the involvement of more than one shooter, although it remains unclear whether it was an exchange of gunfire or a coordinated attack. Despite the absence of arrests, the police assured the public that there is no ongoing danger. The identities and ages of the victims were not disclosed, and the injuries resulted from either gunfire or shrapnel, according to Officer Moroni Mendez.
Dive Deeper:
The shooting took place at a crowded Cinco de Mayo event at El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & Steakhouse, a popular restaurant in Glendale, Arizona, leading to three fatalities and five injuries.
Police arrived at the scene around 7:45 p.m. following reports of shots fired, encountering a disorderly and chaotic environment with multiple shooting victims.
Initial investigations by detectives indicate the involvement of more than one shooter, although it is still unclear if it was a result of exchanged gunfire or a planned attack by several individuals.
Despite the severity of the incident, no arrests have been made, and authorities have stated that the public is not at risk from any immediate threats.
The police have not released the names or ages of the victims, and injuries sustained by the wounded were caused either directly by gunfire or by shrapnel.
A witness at the scene described the presence of multiple families, including children, and reported hearing several rounds of gunfire followed by a pause before more shots were fired.
Officer Moroni Mendez, spokesperson for the Glendale Police Department, has been leading the briefings and updates, though he was unreachable for further comments early Monday, and attempts to contact the restaurant were unsuccessful.