Thousand Oaks shooting: 12 killed at California bar

Multiple injuries after gunman opens fire at event for college students

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At least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a California bar packed with college students, US authorities have said.

According to witnesses, the gunman opened fire immediately after walking into the Borderline Bar and Grill, in Thousand Oaks, at about 11.20pm local time (7.20am GMT) on Tuesday. Police said a further ten to 15 people were injured, reports CNN.

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