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

One individual was killed and eight others were injured Friday evening when pictures were fired at a big party at a strip mall hookah lounge within the San Bernardino County community of Highland.

The capturing within the city east of San Bernardino was reported just earlier than midnight within the 3600 block of East Highland Avenue. Officers encountered a large crowd of about 100 people in the area for a party at a hookah lounge.

A capturing sufferer located outside died at the scene. A girl at the scene who recognized herself as the victim's grandmother mentioned he's 20 years previous.

Eight different people were hospitalized with what seem like non-life-threatening accidents, police mentioned. The sheriff's division initially stated 10 people have been shot, however later updated that number to nine, together with the deceased victim.

Police are searching for two shooters in reference to the capturing, a supply close to the investigation instructed NBCLA. The source mentioned a lot of the injured victims have been caught within the crossfire and did not appear to be meant 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 comment.

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

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

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