2 years since Chabad of Poway shooting, sheriffs continue preparing San Diegans for active shooter situations
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department teaches a free course on preparing for an active shooter situation.
Author: Brandon Lewis
Updated: 6:55 PM PDT April 27, 2021
POWAY, Calif. — Two years ago, a gunman entered Chabad of Poway and opened fire, killing one person and wounding three others.
Deputies arrived within minutes of receiving the 911 call. They, and other first responders, were recently recognized by the Anti-Defamation League for their work.
“It was chaos when we first got there,” recalled Det. Jess Allensworth with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Dept. “With a scene like that. Obviously, you’re going to do your best to control chaos and that’s what it was.”