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

One individual was killed and eight others have been injured Friday night time when shots have been fired at a big social gathering at a strip mall hookah lounge in the San Bernardino County group of Highland.

The capturing within the metropolis 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 individuals in the area for a celebration at a hookah lounge.

A capturing sufferer situated outside died at the scene. A lady at the scene who identified herself because the victim's grandmother stated he is 20 years old.

Eight different folks were hospitalized with what look like non-life-threatening injuries, police stated. The sheriff's division initially said 10 individuals have been shot, however later up to date that quantity to nine, together with the deceased sufferer.

Police are searching for two shooters in reference to the capturing, a supply close to the investigation told NBCLA. The supply mentioned a lot of the injured victims were caught in the crossfire and didn't look like supposed targets.

Evidence markers had been placed 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 comment.

The motive for the taking pictures is underneath investigation, police stated.

No arrests were 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.