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

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

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

A capturing sufferer positioned outdoors died at the scene. A lady at the scene who recognized herself as the victim's grandmother mentioned he's 20 years previous.

Eight other folks have been hospitalized with what seem like non-life-threatening injuries, police stated. The sheriff's division initially stated 10 individuals had been shot, however later updated that number to nine, including the deceased sufferer.

Police are looking for two shooters in connection with the taking pictures, a source close to the investigation advised NBCLA. The supply said many of the injured victims had been caught within the crossfire and didn't appear to be intended targets.

Proof markers were placed at a close-by gasoline 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 taking pictures is underneath investigation, police stated.

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

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