San Mateo Man Suspected Of Trying To Bring Loaded Gun Into Disneyland
ANAHEIM (CBSLA.com) — Police on Wednesday investigated the motive of an attempted shooting allegedly committed by a 44-year-old man at Disneyland.
Around 9 p.m. on July 9, Percival Agoncillo, of San Mateo County, was arrested for possessing a loaded firearm with a prior, according to the Anaheim Police Department.
Officers explained they received a call from security at Disneyland reporting an individual was believed to have a firearm in his possession.
Upon their arrival to the Esplanade Plaza area, authorities located Agoncillo holding the weapon.
When he saw the officers, Agoncillo attempted to put the gun in his back pocket, however, he was taken into custody before he entered the park.
Agoncillo was booked into the Anaheim Police Department Jail on $20,000 bail.
Authorities said he bailed out, but was taken back into custody after officials located another firearm within his San Francisco area home.
No injuries were reported.
The motive for the attempted shooting remains unclear. Officers believe Agoncillo may have had plans to aim at visitors within the park.
A pending investigation is underway by the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Agoncillo has been scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 27 in Fullerton.
Disneyland has declined to comment as this is a criminal investigation.
