The media being tight lipped about the worst mass shooting in Orange County since 1997, but Aminadab Gaxiola Gonzalez is the suspect who “allegedly” shot six and killed for in a “targeted” shooting that included a young child. Was this yet another attack on Asian Americans? Orange County has a large population of AAPI people, but the media isn’t saying a word about the victims.
Officials identified Aminadab Galaxio Gonzalez as the man who allegedly opened fire at a Southern California office building, killing four people, including a child.
The shooting happened at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and officers arrived as shots were being fired. An officer-involved shooting occurred and the suspect was wounded, although it’s unclear if it was self-inflicted or from an officer. He was transported to a hospital and in critical condition.
Gonzalez, 44, is from Fullerton, according to Lieutenant Jennifer Amat. Officials believe the shooting was motivated by personal and business relationships that existed between the suspect and the victims.
If convicted, Gonzalez would be eligible for the death penalty, according to Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, who said this was a special circumstance case.
Law enforcement officials said Gonzalez allegedly used a bike lock to hold the gates closed, requiring officers to bring bolt cutters to the scene to gain entry. The District Attorney’s office is looking into whether the locking of the gates constitutes a “lying in wait,” which also is punishable by the death penalty.