SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — 1 person was killed, and 6 were injured after a shooting occurred at an unsanctioned party in Santa Clara County on Saturday night.
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Hale Avenue near Miramonte Avenue after reports of intoxicated people in the street and a person throwing bottles at cars a bit after 10 p.m.
Deputies arrived to find a chaotic scene as more than 300 partygoers were hurrying to leave after several gunshots were fired.
Multiple people had been shot and required immediate medical attention.
Deputies provided lifesaving aid until emergency medical personnel arrived.
Several victims were taken to local hospitals, and one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Morgan Hill Police Department, Gilroy Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and San Jose Police Department responded to assist, supporting lifesaving measures, scene security, traffic control, investigative work, and overall public safety.
A relocation area was established for people arriving at the scene and attempting to find friends or family members who had attended the gathering.
Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives believe the shooting was an isolated incident.
Preliminary information indicates the weapon used was a handgun.
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The gathering was an unsanctioned party promoted through social media, and detectives are actively following up on leads and working to identify the person or persons responsible.
Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services Division at 408-808-4431.