Authorities are responding to reports of an active shooter situation in Temple City, a city located in Los Angeles County, California. The incident is ongoing as law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), work to secure the area and ensure public safety.
The shooting reportedly began earlier today, and while specifics are still emerging, local law enforcement has confirmed that they are investigating an active shooter situation in a residential area. Witnesses have described hearing multiple gunshots in the area, leading to concerns that the situation may involve more than one person.
Authorities are urging residents in the immediate vicinity to remain indoors and avoid the area while they conduct their investigation and work to bring the situation under control. At the time of writing, authorities have not confirmed any casualties or the number of individuals involved in the shooting.
Local news sources are reporting that SWAT teams and tactical units have been dispatched to assist in containing the situation. The LASD has also set up a perimeter around the area to prevent civilians from entering the danger zone. Emergency medical teams are on standby, and local hospitals are preparing for potential casualties. However, no official updates on injuries or fatalities have been made public at this time.
Several local schools and businesses in Temple City are on lockdown as a precaution. Authorities have advised the public to avoid traveling in the vicinity, where the police activity is concentrated. Public transportation services in the area may also experience disruptions due to road closures and emergency operations.
