Three people were killed and nine others wounded in a shooting during a Halloween party at a home in Long Beach, California.
The scene was filled with chaos when firefighters reached the residence, Long Beach Police Department spokeswoman Karen Owens said.
One suspect had fled.
The three dead were all men in their 20s, police said.
People at the residence were attending a party and were wearing Halloween costumes, Ms Owens said.
The Los Angeles Times reported that some residents said they heard up to 20 shots.
#LBPD is investigating a shooting incident that occurred @ approx. 10:45 tonight in the 2700 block E 7th St. 3 victims confirmed deceased @ the scene and 9 transported to local hospitals with gunshot wounds. The investigation is ongoing. Media staging area @ 7th & Gladys.
— Long Beach PD (CA) (@LBPD) October 30, 2019
