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

One individual was killed and eight others had been injured Friday evening when pictures were fired at a big party at a strip mall hookah lounge within the San Bernardino County group of Highland.

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

A shooting sufferer positioned outside died on the scene. A lady on the scene who identified herself as the sufferer's grandmother mentioned he is 20 years previous.

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

Police are in search of two shooters in connection with the shooting, a supply close to the investigation advised NBCLA. The source said many of the injured victims have been caught in the crossfire and did not appear to be intended targets.

Proof markers were positioned 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 remark.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation, police stated.

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

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