Uncovering the Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting: 19 Dead, 44 Hours, and One Suspect’s History of Violence

Early Monday morning, tragedy struck the small town of Half Moon Bay, California, when a gunman opened fire at a local business, killing three people and wounding four others.

According to authorities, the suspect, Chunli Zhao, legally owned the gun he used in the shooting and had targeted specific people. Zhao had a history of making threats to coworkers and had previously tried to suffocate a co-worker, according to court documents.

The shooting is the third mass shooting in the U.S. in the past 44 hours, leaving 19 dead in total.

The community of Half Moon Bay has come together in the wake of the tragedy, with a memorial growing for the victims. Friends and family of the victims have expressed their grief and shock over the senseless act of violence.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.