Death of 6-year old Steven Romero in California festival shooting sparks anger on Twitter

At least three people, including 6-year-old Steven Romero, was killed by a shooter at a California food festival on Sunday before being shot dead by police. The sad death of Steven has sparked anger among people who are disturbed by the shooting. Police believe that 2 persons were involved in the shooting, 1 of which has been shot dead while the hunt for the second person is ongoing.

At least 15 other people were injured in one of the most horrific shooting incidents in California. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown but residents are calling for an end to gun violence.

No. Just No. A six year old was killed. SIX. No six year old ever...We are failing our children every day that we allow this American tragedy to continue. #GunReformNOW #guncontrol #Mentalhealth #vote

— Greg Evans (@gregseeds) July 29, 2019

OMG! His family is destroyed by this!!! Please, please, we must fo something about these guns. Think about if this was your child!😢😥😓😭

— Barbara (@bjoyful123) July 29, 2019

The 6-year-old boy who died at the Gilroy Garlic Festival was identified as Steven Romero by members of his family."He had his whole life to live," said the boy's father, Alberto Romero. "He was only 6." (KNTV)This is America. 😞

— Wes Wilson (@weswilson4) July 29, 2019

Can't sleep.Tears, thinking on 6yr old Steven Romero. You deserved better.Gilroy. @johncanzanobft's hometown and that of our Canzano family.The park where we played a Canzano family soccer match a Thanksgiving morning a few years ago. Evil exists.It steals innocence. pic.twitter.com/5SVToFB7jw

— Anna Canzano (@Anna_Canzano) July 29, 2019

Footage uploaded to social media appeared to show festival attendees scattering in fear and confusion as soon as loud popping sounds of gunshots were heard.