Nine Shot, One Dead in San Bernardino County – NBC Los Angeles

One particular person was killed and eight others had been injured Friday night time when shots have been fired at a large celebration at a strip mall hookah lounge within the San Bernardino County group of Highland.

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

A capturing victim positioned outside died at the scene. A woman at the scene who recognized herself because the sufferer's grandmother said he is 20 years old.

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

Police are on the lookout for two shooters in reference to the taking pictures, a source near the investigation instructed NBCLA. The supply stated many of the injured victims had been caught within the crossfire and didn't seem like meant targets.

Evidence markers have been placed at a nearby gas station. Crime scene tape blocked off the intersection early Saturday near Tha Blu Flame lounge.

NBCLA has reached out to the enterprise for comment.

The motive for the taking pictures is under investigation, police said.

No arrests had been reported. Detailed descriptions of the shooters were not instantly obtainable.

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