1 killed, 5 hurt in California church shooting: Monday, May 16

A man opened fire during a lunch reception at a Southern California church on Sunday, killing one person and wounding five senior citizens before being stopped and hog-tied by parishioners in what a sheriff’s official called an act of “exceptional heroism and bravery.”

Four of the five people wounded suffered critical gunshot injuries during the violence at Geneva Presbyterian Church in the city of Laguna Woods, Orange County Sheriff’s Department officials said.

The suspect in the shooting, an Asian man in his 60s, was in custody and deputies recovered two handguns at the scene, Undersheriff Jeff Hallock said. A motive for the shooting wasn't immediately known but investigators don't believe the gunman lives in the community, he said.

The majority of those inside the church at the time were believed to be of Taiwanese descent, said Carrie Braun, a sheriff’s spokesperson.

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Right now, the average price for a gallon of gas in North Carolina is up 42 cents over a month ago.

In South Carolina, prices are up 47 cents, but AAA said there are ways to save at the pump.

They say the increase in gas prices has some people a little hesitant about summer travel, but there is still a demand for travel and many families aren't changing summer plans.

They say some people are making some adjustments, and doing things like making sure you maintain a constant speed and avoid traffic peak times could save you money.

Oher things AAA says you can do is combine multiple errands and lighten the load in your vehicle.

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