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1 Dead, 1 Injured In California Fire Station Shooting

Officials say the gunman barricaded himself in his home nearby, set the house on fire and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Posted at 9:36 PM, Jun 01, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-01 21:36:40-04

Authorities say an off-duty Los Angeles County firefighter fatally shot a fellow firefighter on Tuesday at a station near Santa Clarita, California. He also wounded another firefighter, who was taken to the hospital. Officials say the gunman barricaded himself in his home nearby, set the house on fire and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The wounded firefighter is in critical but stable condition at a hospital. 

Additional reporting by The Associated Press.