1 killed, 4 wounded in Simi Valley shooting

One person was killed and four others were wounded - three critically - in a shooting at a dental office in Simi Valley, police said.

[Jack]

And the NRA says we need more guns ! The start hanging killers

[Mark]

Had someone in that office been carrying a firearm, the causality rate would have been less and the suspect dead. The public is safer when the criminals don't know who's carrying.

[ROBERT]

HOW DO YOU SPELL "LOSE?" AS IN DODGERS "LOOSE" TO ROCKIES..DON'T YOU USE PROOF READERS? JEEZ!

[Eric]

Agree with Mark, personal responsibility for ones own protection.

90% of the time the cops wont save your butt, they are just there to clean up.

[Shayes]

My heart goes out to the families of all the victims. My thoughts and prayers are with them. Many thanks to the Simi Vlaley Police Department for their quick and courageous response.

[Shayes]

I have to agree with Mark, too. In California, only the bad guys have guns and we law-abiding citizens are at their wills because we have no means by which to defend ourselves.

[really wow]

some people recklessley hide behind the law u dont know if they deserved it... women could be so evil just like men too.. u know there are women in military that do kill people to right?

[Mike]

Prayers to the victims and their loved ones. I do agree with Mark and Eric. People need to realize that they are the personally responsible for their own protection. Police officers while brave are often not able to get on scene quick enough and are by nature of their training, reactionary as opposed to proactive.

[Rach]

really wow, I have no idea what your comment has to do with this. Innocent people were killed by some lunatic...why does it doesnt matter if they are male or female? Someones mother, daughter, sister, friend is dead.

[deport]

really wow wrote:

some people recklessley hide behind the law u dont know if they deserved it... women could be so evil just like men too.. u know there are women in military that do kill people to right?

Its recklessly you moron.

What are you talking about?
You sound like you would do something like this mangy mutt did today in simi valley!
Did a woman dump you or refuse a date with you and now you have hate for all woman?
You are a weak punk that needs to be locked up before you do something sick,you pile of sh!t!!!

[Bonesaw]

wow he showed her huh, what a lowlife piece of scum.i hope he rots in hell. coward.

[West Valley Dave Smith]

really wow wrote:

some people recklessley hide behind the law u dont know if they deserved it... women could be so evil just like men too.. u know there are women in military that do kill people to right?

Obviously mental stability is not one of your strong traits. Either get back on your meds ASAP or get to a doctor real soon. Otherwise we may be reading about your dead A S S in the near future.

[Irena Sendler]

Mark wrote:

Had someone in that office been carrying a firearm, the causality rate would have been less and the suspect dead. The public is safer when the criminals don't know who's carrying.

100% agreed! Great post!!

[Citizen]

Simi Valley: The safest city in America...

Must have been from out of town.

[Citizen]

Jack wrote:

And the NRA says we need more guns ! The start hanging killers

What is it with you liberals!

If it weren't for guns, you'd have this kind of thing happening every day.

Take away the guns from the police and watch what happens.

Guns in good people's hands make it a safer world.

How long do you suppose the United States would survive if we didn't have nukes?

[lastoutlaw]

So far, Ventura County Star hasn't reported this. And they probably won't, it takes away from the 'Safest City' claim. Been here 20 years and know about the censorship. Excellent work SVPD and I agree with Mark, Irena and Citizen 100%. The only deterrent against armed criminals is to be armed yourself - and let them know it!

[El Mas Chingon]

Mark wrote:

Had someone in that office been carrying a firearm, the causality rate would have been less and the suspect dead. The public is safer when the criminals don't know who's carrying.

In a way I agree with you. But not everyone knows how to use a gun. When a person walks in and starts shooting what would be your first reaction? Stand up and run? Hide? Pull out your weapon? Did anyone see the 20/20 "If I only had a gun"? Here is a clip....

http://tree3.com/Video/gunclip1.wmv

Then there is the one video I saw where I think it was a Walmart or some type of retail store where the ex-husband goes in and starts stabbing the ex-wife in front of customers. One customer pulls out a gun and shoots the ex-husband dead. The woman I believe survived.

So I guess with proper training I agree 100%.

[Caitlin]

This article is wrong. The gunman never went to Christian Auto Repair. A shot victim and a few other people ran over there but the gunman surrendered at the Dental Office. So please don't get the info wrong. I know this because my dad and brother own that shop.

[Caitlin]

lastoutlaw wrote:

So far, Ventura County Star hasn't reported this. And they probably won't, it takes away from the 'Safest City' claim. Been here 20 years and know about the censorship. Excellent work SVPD and I agree with Mark, Irena and Citizen 100%. The only deterrent against armed criminals is to be armed yourself - and let them know it!

actually the star did report on this 2 hours ago

[magilla]

I not only live 1.5 miles from the dentist' office, This is our families dentist. I cant help but notice people bashing the police in simi.
maybe not where you live, but in this town,(simi) the police are quick to respond. They took care of the situation within minuetes, and the bad guy is locked up. Thats why they call this "The safest town in america". Do you realize how many towns they are considering in this poll?
Great job SVPD AND VCFD, AS WELL AS THE AIR SUPPORT STAFF THAT WAS ON SCENE!!