A shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara, California, on Black Friday injured three people, including a 16-year-old girl. Police are investigating the incident, which appears to be isolated and not an active shooter situation.
The Incident
On Black Friday evening, a shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara, California, resulted in three injuries. The victims included one adult male, one adult female, and a 16-year-old girl.
Investigation Details
Law enforcement sources indicate that an argument between two individuals outside of Macy's on the second floor led to the shooting. The shooter is believed to have been accompanied by several women with strollers, all of whom fled the scene after the incident.
Police Response
Police have stated that this was an isolated incident and not an active shooter situation. They are reviewing surveillance video and interviewing witnesses to identify the suspect and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Mall Evacuation
Video footage from the scene shows chaotic scenes as shoppers evacuated the mall, with bullet damage visible on a store window. Shoppers were seen leaving stores with their hands up, following instructions from officers clearing the area.
Victim Status
All three victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect remains at large.
Sgt. Jorge Garibay Statement
Sgt. Jorge Garibay of the San Jose Police Department emphasized that the incident targeted specific individuals and should not deter people from enjoying the holiday season, reinforcing that the incident was isolated.
