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Suspect Identified In California Food Festival Shooting

At least three people were killed and 12 others injured in the shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in northern California.

Suspect Identified In California Food Festival Shooting
Gilroy Garlic Festival
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Police in Northern California have identified the suspected gunman accused of killing three people at a food festival in California.

The Gilroy Police Department confirmed the suspect, who was fatally shot by police officers, as 19-year-old Santino William Legan. Gilroy's police chief said they haven't determined the motive for the shooting. Officials have not confirmed if there was a second suspect but are still investigating all leads.

The deceased victims included a 6-year-old boy, 13-year-old girl and a 20 year-old man. Twelve others are injured.

Police say the suspect entered the Gilroy Garlic Festival by cutting into a fence and then began shooting at random.

The Gilroy Police Department said multiple agencies are assisting with the investigation. 

Additional reporting from Newsy affiliate CNN.