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

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

The shooting within the city east of San Bernardino was reported simply before midnight within the 3600 block of East Highland Avenue. Officers encountered a big crowd of about 100 folks within the space for a celebration at a hookah lounge.

A taking pictures victim positioned outside died on the scene. A lady on the scene who recognized herself as the sufferer's grandmother stated he's 20 years outdated.

Eight different folks had been hospitalized with what appear to be non-life-threatening accidents, police mentioned. The sheriff's division initially said 10 individuals had been shot, however later updated that quantity to 9, together with the deceased sufferer.

Police are in search of two shooters in connection with the capturing, a supply close to the investigation instructed NBCLA. The source stated a lot of the injured victims had been caught within the crossfire and didn't seem like intended targets.

Evidence markers have been positioned at a nearby gasoline 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 under investigation, police mentioned.

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.