Police are investigating after a shooting early Saturday at a council member’s home in Gilroy, California, left one person dead and three people injured.
“Officers determined there were a total of four shooting victims during the altercation. One male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other victims were transported to local hospitals, two with life-threatening injuries,” the department said.
Police determined that the shooting happened at the residence of Gilroy City Council Member Rebeca Armendariz.
Armendariz, in a written statement to media outlets, said that she is “unable to share more” about the situation as recounted by the Gilroy Police Department because the case is under active investigation.
“I am thankful that my family and I, who live on Las Animas, were not hurt in this tragedy, and I pray for those whose loved ones have been touched by what has occurred,” she said. “In the meantime, we are giving our full cooperation to the Gilroy Police Department in this investigation.”
She added, “Our primary concern is for the individuals impacted and their families. We hope the Gilroy community will come together with love and support for those touched by yesterday’s events at the appropriate time.”
It is unclear whether Armendariz was at the residence at the time of the shooting, which marks the city’s fifth homicide.
Mayor Marie Blankley said she had sent Armendariz “my thoughts and prayers,” the outlet reported.
