String Of California 7-Eleven Shootings Leaves 2 Dead, 3 Hurt

The crimes in San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties occurred before dawn Monday and authorities say at least three involved the same gunman.

Two people were killed and three wounded in robberies before dawn Monday at six 7-Eleven stores in Southern California, and authorities said they were seeking the same lone gunman in at least three of the crimes.

The string of violence occurred occurred within a timespan of about five hours on July 11, or 7/11, the day when the national 7-Eleven brand celebrates its anniversary. This is its 95th year and on Monday stores gave out free Slurpee drinks.

It wasn't immediately clear to investigators what prompted the violence in the cities of Ontario, Upland, Riverside, Santa Ana, Brea and La Habra.