California elementary school shooting leaves at least 5 dead

At least five people are feared dead and several others injured after a gunman opened fire near a Northern California elementary school.

The incident took place near Rancho Tehama Elementary school when some parents were dropping off their children, reported Fox news.

Among the dead are the gunman, who was killed by the police after he wounded children at the school.

The authorities said that the shooting occurred around 8 a.m.