2022 Laguna Woods shooting
| 2022 Laguna Woods shooting | |
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Geneva Presbyterian Church in 2020 | |
| Location | 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 33°36′35″N 117°44′00″W / 33.60964°N 117.73338°W |
| Date | May 15, 2022 c. 1:26 p.m. (PDT) |
Attack type | Mass shooting, hate crime |
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| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 5 |
| Motive | Anti-Taiwanese sentiment (suspected) |
| Accused | David Chou |
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On May 15, 2022, a mass shooting occurred at the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California, United States. The Orange County church was hosting a congregation of the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church for Sunday services. The shooter killed one person and wounded five others. A suspect, 68-year-old David Chou of Las Vegas, was arrested at the scene. Authorities allege that the crime was committed out of political hatred of those with different views on Taiwan. Chou has been charged with one count of murder and five counts of attempted murder, all with hate crime enhancements, and four counts of possessing an explosive device. He was later indicted on 98 federal charges.