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The shooting happened on Friday evening, police said
Andrew Georgesonin New York Saturday 29 November 2025 03:39 GMTComments
open image in galleryThe incident took place during Black Friday sales (iStock/Getty Images)
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Two people have been taken to hospital after being shot at Westfield Valley Fair in California on Black Friday, police said.
The victims were located inside the Santa Clara mall and taken to a local hospital, the San Jose Police Department said. Their conditions are unknown.
Police first received a report of a shooting at around 5.40 p.m PST. They added that it appears to be an isolated incident and not an active shooter.
No information about the suspect has been released.
open image in galleryPolice have said it appears to be an isolated incident and not an active shooter (iStock/Getty Images)Police are evacuating the mall and have said there is no ongoing threat to the public. They have urged people to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
In a post on X, San Joe mayor Matt Mahan said: “This is not the news I wanted to share with you this holiday weekend. 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. Currently, there is no ongoing threat to the community but please avoid the area.”
The Independent has reached out to the San Jose Police Department for comment.
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