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

One person was killed and eight others have been injured Friday night when shots had been fired at a large get together at a strip mall hookah lounge within the San Bernardino County community of Highland.

The shooting within the metropolis east of San Bernardino was reported simply before midnight within the 3600 block of East Highland Avenue. Officers encountered a large crowd of about 100 individuals within the space for a celebration at a hookah lounge.

A shooting sufferer situated exterior died at the scene. A lady on the scene who identified herself because the victim's grandmother said he is 20 years previous.

Eight other individuals had been hospitalized with what appear to be non-life-threatening accidents, police mentioned. The sheriff's division initially stated 10 folks had been shot, however later up to date that quantity to nine, together with the deceased sufferer.

Police are searching for two shooters in reference to the taking pictures, a supply close to the investigation advised NBCLA. The supply said a lot of the injured victims were caught within the crossfire and did not seem like supposed targets.

Evidence markers have been positioned 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 weren't instantly accessible.

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