3 shot inside Garden Grove restaurant following argument; suspect detained by patrons

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (KABC) -- Three people were shot after a gunman opened fire inside a Garden Grove restaurant and lounge Saturday night, police say.

Officers responded to the shooting around 11:36 p.m. at The Hot Lounge & Restaurant, also known as The Hot Restaurant, at 12921 Magnolia St.

Police say the suspect pulled out a gun and started firing after an argument.

Paramedics transported two victims with gunshot wounds to a hospital in critical condition. The names of both men, each in their 40s, have not been released.

A third person, a man in his 30s, was also hospitalized with a gunshot wound. He is listed in stable condition.

The suspect, a man in his 40s, was detained by patrons inside the restaurant and was taken into custody after police arrived at the chaotic scene.

"As officers entered the restaurant, they located the suspect who was being detained by patrons," said Sgt. Nick Jensen of the Garden Grove Police Department. "The officers detained the suspect and checked the rest of the restaurant for additional suspects and victims."

It's unclear how many customers were inside the restaurant when gunfire erupted. It's also unknown if the victims and suspect knew each other.

The southbound lanes of Magnolia Street were cordoned off while the investigation continued.

The restaurant was open Sunday.

City News Service, Inc. contributed to this report.