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Retired police officer kills 3 in shooting at California biker bar targeting estranged wife

  • A retired police sergeant opened fire at Cook's Corner, a biker bar in California, killing 3 and injuring 6.
  • The gunman, John Snowling, targeted his estranged wife Marie during the shooting but she survived her injuries.
  • Snowling had traveled from Ohio due to an ongoing divorce dispute and confronted his wife without warning.
  • After shooting his wife, Snowling fired randomly at patrons before being killed in a shootout with deputies.
  • The motive is believed to be related to the divorce proceedings between Snowling and his estranged wife.
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