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

One individual was killed and eight others had been injured Friday night when shots had been fired at a big celebration at a strip mall hookah lounge within the San Bernardino County neighborhood of Highland.

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

A shooting sufferer situated outdoors died on the scene. A woman on the scene who identified herself as the victim's grandmother mentioned he's 20 years previous.

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

Police are searching for two shooters in connection with the capturing, a source near the investigation told NBCLA. The supply mentioned many of the injured victims were caught within the crossfire and did not appear to be meant targets.

Proof markers were 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 remark.

The motive for the taking pictures is beneath investigation, police said.

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

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