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

One person was killed and eight others had been injured Friday night time when pictures had been fired at a big occasion at a strip mall hookah lounge in the San Bernardino County group of Highland.

The taking pictures in the city east of San Bernardino was reported simply earlier than midnight within the 3600 block of East Highland Avenue. Officers encountered a big crowd of about 100 individuals in the area for a celebration at a hookah lounge.

A capturing sufferer situated outside died on the scene. A lady on the scene who identified herself as the victim's grandmother stated he's 20 years outdated.

Eight other people have been hospitalized with what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries, police mentioned. The sheriff's division initially mentioned 10 individuals had been shot, but later up to date that number to 9, together with the deceased sufferer.

Police are on the lookout for two shooters in reference to the taking pictures, a source close to the investigation advised NBCLA. The supply said many of the injured victims have been caught in the crossfire and did not seem like meant targets.

Proof markers have been placed at a close-by 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 underneath investigation, police stated.

No arrests have been 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.