One person was killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting near San Pedro Square, a popular entertainment district and gathering place for World Cup fans in San Jose, California, on Sunday.
The shooting occurred at around 9:12 pm local time (0412 GMT) at the intersection of North Market and West Santa Clara streets, the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) said.
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.
The SJPD is investigating the incident
The shooting occurred after the day's World Cup activities had concluded, although the entertainment district remained busy with visitors and residents, according to local media reports.
Authorities quickly responded to the scene and closed several surrounding streets, urging the public to avoid the area. It remains unclear when the road closures will be lifted.
Witnesses and security personnel described a chaotic scene, saying emergency medical teams treated one of the victims at the site.
The identities of the victims have not been released, and no information about possible suspects or a motive was immediately available.
