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

One particular person was killed and eight others were injured Friday night time when shots were fired at a big get together at a strip mall hookah lounge in the San Bernardino County group of Highland.

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

A taking pictures sufferer situated exterior died at the scene. A lady at the scene who identified herself because the sufferer's grandmother mentioned he's 20 years previous.

Eight different individuals were hospitalized with what appear to be non-life-threatening accidents, police mentioned. The sheriff's division initially stated 10 folks were shot, but later up to date that number to 9, together with the deceased victim.

Police are in search of two shooters in connection with the taking pictures, a supply close to the investigation told NBCLA. The supply stated many of the injured victims have been caught within the crossfire and didn't appear to be intended targets.

Proof 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 remark.

The motive for the taking pictures is beneath investigation, police mentioned.

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

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