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

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

The shooting in the metropolis east of San Bernardino was reported simply earlier than midnight in 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 sufferer located exterior died at the scene. A girl on the scene who recognized herself as the sufferer's grandmother stated he is 20 years outdated.

Eight different folks were hospitalized with what seem like non-life-threatening injuries, police mentioned. The sheriff's division initially stated 10 individuals were shot, but later updated that quantity to nine, including the deceased sufferer.

Police are in search of two shooters in reference to the taking pictures, a supply near the investigation advised NBCLA. The source said most of the injured victims were caught in the crossfire and did not look like intended targets.

Evidence markers had been 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 business for remark.

The motive for the shooting is below investigation, police said.

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

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