Nine 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 had been fired at a big celebration at a strip mall hookah lounge in the San Bernardino County community of Highland.

The shooting in the metropolis east of San Bernardino was reported simply before midnight in the 3600 block of East Highland Avenue. Officers encountered a big crowd of about 100 people in the space for a party at a hookah lounge.

A capturing victim located exterior died on the scene. A girl on the scene who recognized herself as the sufferer's grandmother stated he's 20 years outdated.

Eight different individuals were hospitalized with what appear to be non-life-threatening accidents, police mentioned. The sheriff's department initially stated 10 folks had been shot, however later updated that number to nine, together with the deceased victim.

Police are searching for two shooters in connection with the shooting, a source close to the investigation told NBCLA. The supply stated many of the injured victims have been caught within the crossfire and did not look like supposed targets.

Evidence markers were positioned at a close-by fuel 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 under investigation, police mentioned.

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

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