Two people were killed in a shooting at a doctor’s office in Fresno, according to the Fresno Bee and other media reports.
Employees and patients were evacuated from the building.
Heavy police presence near Fresno and S. Possible hostage situation – unconfirmed http://t.co/amyy47sbJd
FFD on scene of a possible Active Shooter with @FresnoPolice. Downtown Fresno.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. The Man & Woman Were an Estranged Couple
Report of shots fired and hostage situation 1020 block of S Street in Fresno. @KMJNOW http://t.co/PTjeFU0SOl
Lt. Joe Gomez of the Fresno Police told the Bee that the man and woman were found dead inside the building after police responded for a report of shots fired. Live video from the scene showed SWAT teams moving into the building.
Witnesses said they saw the man enter the building with a shotgun and shoot the woman.
The female victim was 33 and worked at the office, according to reports. Police identified the shooter as 43-year-old Moua Neng.
Police said the couple had several children together and were estranged, but weren’t sure if they were married.
2. The Shooting Happened in a Pediatric-Area of the Office
Employees were evacuated, now gathering outside. Tell me shooter was in pediatrics portion of building. Heard 3 shots http://t.co/EDlLti1U6o
Witnesses said the shots were heard from a pediatrician’s office.
According to the Fresno Bee, the office is Sang Pediatrics. The office is located at 1122 S St.
#WITNESS: The office is a pediatric doctors office. Witness’ wife saw gunmen shoot a woman who works at office 3 or 4 times.
3. The Couple Was in a Dispute Over Child Custody
According to the Fresno Bee, a hearing was scheduled for May about a child custody issue.
Police said they investigated a domestic dispute involving the couple 11 years ago.
4. There Was No Hostage Situation
Texts from a witness to her husband when gunmen went inside doctors officer. http://t.co/RPbc7wB5qq
Police said there was never a hostage situation. There were others in the building, but they were not involved in the initial shooting and were hiding until police could get them, in case the shooter was still alive.
According to the Fresno Bee, several people were rescued by police through one of the office building’s windows.
A total of eight patients and eight employees fled from the building.
5. 2 Women & Children Were Hiding in the Office
#NOW: Our @abc30 cameraman says 4 hostages removed ere win last couple minutes. 2 women, child, baby. @abc30 http://t.co/XbfZszGeCE
According to ABC 30, two women, a child and a baby were the last to be taken out of the building. Police said they were hiding inside.
