3 people injured in Black Friday shooting including 16-year-old girl at Bay Area mall, police say
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an Jose, Valley Fair Mall, shooting, Black Friday, panic, evacuation, lockdown, injuries, isolated incident, investigation, police, shoppers, employees.
Key Details
- A shooting occurred at Valley Fair Mall in San Jose on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
- Three individuals, two adults and a 16-year-old girl, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- The incident began outside the Macy's store on the second floor following an altercation between two individuals.
- Shoppers and employees described hearing loud bangs, glass shattering, and then screaming, leading to panic and stampedes.
- Many people were forced to shelter in place in stores or storage rooms for at least 20 minutes.
- Police confirmed it was an isolated incident and not a targeted attack on unsuspecting shoppers.
- The mall was placed on lockdown, with law enforcement escorting people out store by store.
- San Jose police believe there is only one suspect, and a search for that individual is underway.
- Increased security is expected at the mall the following day.
