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

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

The shooting in 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 individuals in the area for a celebration at a hookah lounge.

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 A woman at the scene who identified herself as the victim's grandmother mentioned he's 20 years outdated.

Eight different individuals had been hospitalized with what appear to be non-life-threatening accidents, police stated. The sheriff's division initially said 10 people had been shot, but later updated that number to nine, including the deceased sufferer.

Police are searching for two shooters in reference to the capturing, a source near the investigation told NBCLA. The supply stated many of the injured victims were caught in the crossfire and didn't appear to be supposed targets.

Proof markers have been positioned at a close-by fuel 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 taking pictures is beneath investigation, police stated.

No arrests had been reported. Detailed descriptions of the shooters were not immediately accessible.

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