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

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

The taking pictures in 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 individuals within the area for a party at a hookah lounge.

A taking pictures victim positioned outside died at the scene. A woman at the scene who recognized herself as the victim's grandmother mentioned he is 20 years outdated.

Eight other folks had been hospitalized with what appear to be non-life-threatening accidents, police stated. The sheriff's division initially stated 10 people were shot, however later up to date that quantity to nine, together with the deceased victim.

Police are on the lookout for two shooters in reference to the capturing, a supply near the investigation told NBCLA. The source mentioned most of the injured victims were caught within the crossfire and didn't appear to be meant targets.

Proof markers had been placed at a close-by fuel station. Crime scene tape blocked off the intersection early Saturday near Tha Blu Flame lounge.

NBCLA has reached out to the business for comment.

The motive for the shooting is below investigation, police mentioned.

No arrests have been reported. Detailed descriptions of the shooters weren't immediately obtainable.

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