Gunman, three hostages found dead after standoff at California veterans home


A gunman and three hostages who were taken prisoner inside the nation’s largest veterans’ home in California were found dead late Friday after an hours-long standoff in which dozens of bullets were fired at police outside, authorities confirmed.

California Highway Patrol chief Chris Childs said the gunman and three women were found dead when officers entered the room where the hostages were being held around 6 p.m. Friday.

The deaths culminated a tense standoff that began at 10:30 PT and left worried relatives wondering about loved ones.

Police in SWAT gear had locked down the sprawling property at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville, in the heart of Napa Valley’s wine country. 

Napa County Sheriff John Robertson said earlier in the day that “many bullets” were fired by the gunman at deputies outside the building, but no one was injured. Deputies returned fire, he said.

Robertson said authorities know the gunman’s identity and had tried to call his cell phone, but got no answer. 

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