Residents of Monterey Park, California were left in shock following a mass shooting on Saturday that left four people dead and several others injured. The shooter, a 72-year-old man, had been described as a quiet fellow who would often pet people’s dogs.

The gunman opened fire at a family gathering in a residential neighborhood, leaving four people dead and several others injured. The gunman was later identified as a 72-year-old man from the area.

Local residents have spoken out about the tragedy, describing the gunman as a quiet fellow who would often pet people’s dogs. One neighbor said, “He was always so quiet. I never expected him to do something like this.”

In a press conference, California Governor Gavin Newsom said that the incident was a “heartbreaking reminder of the failure of America’s most tragic policy failure.” He also visited the home of a 26-year-old man who had disarmed the shooter and prevented the tragedy from escalating further.

The motive behind the shooting is still unclear. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.