Multiple people shot at California celebration

Crowds had gathered to mark Chinese Lunar New Year in Monterey Park, east of Los Angeles

A mass shooting occurred during Lunar New Year celebrations in Monterey Park in California on Saturday night. While police have yet to provide details on the casualties, media reports suggest that at least 10 people are dead and 16 wounded.

According to local media, the incident took place after 10:30 pm. The police were called after reports of an active shooter in the vicinity of 122 West Garvey Avenue in the eastern part of Los Angeles. Authorities have yet to reveal the exact number of dead and wounded.

Video on social media shows first responders rushing to the area as well as several people being taken to hospitals.