9 Shot, One Lifeless in San Bernardino County – NBC Los Angeles

One particular person was killed and eight others have been injured Friday evening when photographs have been fired at a big social gathering at a strip mall hookah lounge in the San Bernardino County community of Highland.

The shooting in the metropolis east of San Bernardino was reported just earlier than midnight in the 3600 block of East Highland Avenue. Officers encountered a large crowd of about 100 folks in the area for a celebration at a hookah lounge.

A taking pictures sufferer positioned outside died at the scene. A lady on the scene who recognized herself because the victim's grandmother mentioned he is 20 years outdated.

Eight different folks were hospitalized with what seem like non-life-threatening accidents, police said. The sheriff's department initially stated 10 people have been shot, however later updated that quantity to 9, together with the deceased victim.

Police are on the lookout for two shooters in reference to the taking pictures, a source near the investigation informed NBCLA. The source said a lot of the injured victims were caught in the crossfire and did not seem like meant targets.

Evidence markers have been placed at a close-by gas station. Crime scene tape blocked off the intersection early Saturday close to Tha Blu Flame lounge.

NBCLA has reached out to the business for comment.

The motive for the shooting is beneath investigation, police stated.

No arrests have been reported. Detailed descriptions of the shooters weren't instantly available.

Highland is just east of San Bernardino at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains.