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

One individual was killed and eight others have been injured Friday night when photographs had been fired at a big social gathering at a strip mall hookah lounge within the San Bernardino County community of Highland.

The shooting within the city 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 people within the space for a celebration at a hookah lounge.

A taking pictures sufferer situated exterior died on the scene. A girl at the scene who recognized herself as the victim's grandmother mentioned he is 20 years old.

Eight other people have been hospitalized with what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries, police mentioned. The sheriff's division initially stated 10 individuals have been shot, however later up to date that quantity to nine, together with the deceased sufferer.

Police are looking for two shooters in connection with the taking pictures, a source near the investigation advised NBCLA. The supply said most of the injured victims were caught in the crossfire and didn't look like intended targets.

Evidence markers had been positioned 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 business for remark.

The motive for the capturing is below investigation, police said.

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

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