Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair mall erupted after gang-related altercation: police

Author Summary

San Jose police continue searching for a suspect after a Black Friday shooting at Westfield Valley Fair mall injured three people in what appears to be an isolated gang-related incident stemming from an altercation. (142 characters)

Incident Overview

Police in San Jose are actively seeking a suspect who wounded three individuals at Westfield Valley Fair mall on Friday evening. The event unfolded around 5:40 p.m. amid Black Friday crowds, prompting shoppers to flee in panic and causing traffic chaos nearby.

Victims and Scene

An adult man, an adult woman, and a 16-year-old girl sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were hospitalized. The shooting occurred on the second floor of Macy's, with reports of bullet casings, blood trails, and shattered windows at the adjacent Bowlero bowling alley.

Police Response

Authorities described the incident as isolated, possibly linked to a dispute outside Macy's that escalated, with the two female victims likely struck by stray bullets. Officers evacuated the mall, which remained closed until Saturday, and confirmed no active shooter threat by evening.

"My prayers are with the victims and I know our officers are doing everything they can to find the person responsible and hold them accountable." – San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan

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