A person was killed and another suffered critical injuries in a shooting near San Pedro Square, a popular entertainment district in San Jose, California, on Sunday night.
According to the San Jose Police department, the shooting took place around 9:12 pm local time near the intersection of North Market and West Santa Clara streets. One victim died at the scene, while another was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, per a report by Hindustan Times.
Police launch homicide investigation
Authorities said the case is being investigated as a homicide. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, and police have not announced any suspect or possible motive.
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The shooting occurred close to San Pedro Square, one of the designated World Cup fan zones in the San Francisco Bay Area. Large crowds have been gathering there to watch tournament matches on giant screens.
However, no World Cup screening was taking place when the shooting occurred, as the day's only match had ended several hours earlier.
Police cordoned off the area and closed nearby roads as investigators examined the scene. Several bars and businesses in the district also shut down following the incident.
Witness describes scene
A security guard present near the area said the injured victim had suffered wounds to the neck and back.
"The person was still moaning and groaning. There was blood around his neck and upper back," she told Reuters. "Police were talking to security and a couple of witnesses."
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to release more details.
Separate shooting interrupts football match
In a separate incident on Sunday, a football match in St Louis, Missouri, was temporarily halted after reports of gunfire near the stadium.
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Initial reports said shots were fired around 6:30 pm near an apartment building located a few blocks from Energizer Park.
Spectators inside the stadium were instructed to remain inside and take shelter while police responded. Witnesses described panic inside the venue after gunshots were heard, though authorities have not confirmed reports that bullets entered the stadium.
FAQs:
Where did the shooting take place?
The shooting occurred near San Pedro Square in San Jose, California.
Was a World Cup screening taking place at the time?
No, the day's only World Cup match had ended several hours earlier.
