At least three people are dead and six others are hospitalized after a shooter opened fire at a historic biker bar in Trabuco Canyon Wednesday evening.

The suspected gunman was identified as John Snowling, a retired Ventura County Police Department sergeant, according to spokesperson for the OC District Attorney’s office.

The man also told Gile a story about a woman he had spoken to who encountered the gunman saying, “Please don’t shoot me, I’m 5 months pregnant.”

OCSD Undersheriff Jeff Hallock said at the news conference deputies recovered at least one weapon from the scene believed to be used in the shooting.

Supervisor Katrina Foley posted on X, formally known as Twitter, “Heartbroken to hear of another senseless mass shooting, this time in our own backyard.”

Cook’s Corner, which has been described as a “legendary landmark” was hosting a spaghetti night special with a live band at the time of the incident.

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