Police reported that at least two victims with gunshot wounds have been transported to a local hospital after a shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California appeared to take advantage of the Black Friday crowds.<\/p>\n
“Units are currently investigating a shooting at Valley Fair Mall in West San Jose,” the San Jose Police Department wrote on X. “Two victims were located and have been transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds.”<\/p>\n
According to police, the “shooting appears to be an isolated incident and NOT an active shooter.”<\/p>\n
Officials added that officers are evacuating and clearing the area to ensure there is no ongoing threat to public safety. “Please continue to avoid the area,” San Jose Police added.<\/p>\n
Black Friday Theft Threat Turns Holiday Weekend Into Shoplifters’ ‘Super Bowl’: Former Detective<\/a><\/p>\n San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan posted on X that “there is no ongoing threat to the community.”<\/p>\n “This is not the news I wanted to share with you this holiday weekend,” he wrote. “My prayers are with these victims and I know our officers are doing everything they can to find the person responsible and hold them accountable.”<\/p>\n Shoppers have shared photos and video across social media of themselves barricading in department stores and sharing real-time updates.<\/p>\n “Potential active shooter situation at valley fair mall in the silicon valley area, shoutout to @Abercrombie <\/a>for the comfy hiding spot,” wrote @avgpearfarmer on X with photos showing Black Friday shoppers hiding behind store displays.<\/p>\n