By Paige Meyer<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was very much the spot of my town and is a very laid back, happy environment to hang out, dance, party and just let loose with your friends,\u201d Quinnipiac University freshman and Thousand Oaks resident Lauryn Yarnall said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone around my age absolutely loves Borderline,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
The Borderline Bar and Grill located in Thousand Oaks, California was known as a popular spot for nearby colleges. On Wednesday, the bar was hosting line-dancing lessons for college students ages 18 and up when gunfire stunned the crowd. A night filled with celebration quickly turned to a night of heartbreak. <\/p>\n
\u201cI just felt so bad for those kids. The shooter totally knew Wednesday nights were a big night for Borderline,\u201d Daniel Madnick, Borderline regular and Thousand Oaks resident, said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt had to be very planned out at least that is what I think because Wednesdays are a huge draw for young kids,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
At about 11:20 p.m., a veteran of the U.S. Marines tossed a smoke bomb and began to open fire. The shooter was a machine gunner in the Marine Corps and has had recent run-ins with the law. In April, officers had to respond to an incident reported at his mother’s home, where he lives. <\/p>\n
\u201cMy brother was supposed to go to the bar that night and at the very last minute his friend bailed and he didn\u2019t go, he very well could have been there last night and not have made it like the rest of them,\u201d Madnick said. <\/p>\n