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

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

The taking pictures within the city east of San Bernardino was reported just before midnight in the 3600 block of East Highland Avenue. Officers encountered a large crowd of about 100 folks within the space for a party at a hookah lounge.

A capturing victim positioned outside died at the scene. A lady on the scene who identified herself because the sufferer's grandmother stated he's 20 years previous.

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

Police are on the lookout for two shooters in connection with the taking pictures, a source close to the investigation informed NBCLA. The supply stated most of the injured victims had been caught within the crossfire and did not appear to be supposed targets.

Evidence markers were positioned 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 enterprise for comment.

The motive for the shooting is underneath investigation, police stated.

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

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