Incident Overview
Police are investigating a shooting that injured three people at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose/Santa Clara on Friday evening, during Black Friday. The victims included one adult male, one adult female, and a 16-year-old girl, all of whom were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Details and Timeline
- Emergency dispatch calls at approximately 5:55 p.m. reported two to three injured people, with the shooter still at large.
- Multiple calls starting around 5:35 p.m. described people sheltering in place, with bullet casings and a trail of blood found near Macy's on the second floor.
- Police declared the incident isolated and confirmed there was no active shooter.
Police Statements
San Jose police emphasized that the shooting was not a random act targeting shoppers, but an isolated incident between two individuals that escalated after an argument outside Macy's. Sgt. Jorge Garibay stated:
"We can say for a matter of fact that this was not unsuspected shoppers that were targeted, this was an isolated incident with two individuals, and unfortunately two others were injured. And this shouldn't stop people from enjoying their holiday."
Investigation Status
- Police are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to identify the shooter and the group he was with before fleeing the scene.
- Authorities are urging anyone with information or video evidence to come forward.
Author’s Summary
A targeted argument escalated into a shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall on Black Friday, injuring three people, but police confirmed it was an isolated incident, not a threat to the public.
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