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

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

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

A taking pictures sufferer positioned exterior died on the scene. A lady at the scene who identified herself as the victim's grandmother mentioned he's 20 years outdated.

Eight different people have been hospitalized with what look like non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The sheriff's division initially said 10 folks have been shot, however later updated that quantity to 9, including the deceased sufferer.

Police are looking for two shooters in connection with the shooting, a supply near the investigation advised NBCLA. The source mentioned many of the injured victims have been caught within the crossfire and did not appear to be meant targets.

Proof markers were placed at a nearby gas station. Crime scene tape blocked off the intersection early Saturday close to Tha Blu Flame lounge.

NBCLA has reached out to the enterprise for remark.

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

No arrests had been reported. Detailed descriptions of the shooters weren't immediately available.

Highland is simply east of San Bernardino on the base of the San Bernardino Mountains.