<\/p>\n
Read the full story below or on the Orange County Breeze site web<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n California Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D \u2013 Orange County) released the following statement in response to the 13 people killed (including the shooter and a Ventura County Sheriff\u2019s deputy) after a shooting last night at Thousand Oaks\u2019 Borderline Bar & Grill. Sergeant Ron Helus of the Ventura County Sheriff\u2019s Office, a 29-year veteran, was critically injured and succumbed to his injuries. Approximately 21 people were injured and treated at area hospitals.<\/p>\n \u201cI join a world in mourning today, with a broken heart. It is the time for prayer, and it is the time for change. We must do everything possible to stop these seemingly constant tragedies,\u201d said Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva. \u201cHow we respond to tragedy is a true hallmark of integrity. People from the local community, the state of California, and the nation are reacting to the tragedy by opening their hearts and supporting the victims. I encourage everyone mourning the horrific circumstances to act as well, by donating what they can.\u201d<\/p>\n Pour les personnes souhaitant faire un don, les autorit\u00e9s acceptent les dons en faveur des victimes par l'interm\u00e9diaire du site Internet suivant\u00a0Fondation communautaire du comt\u00e9 de Ventura<\/a>. 100 percent of the funds collected will go directly to provide assistance to the victims and their families.<\/p>\n For information or assistance, visit\u00a0my website<\/a>.<\/p>\n