One person was killed and another seriously injured on Sunday night in a shooting near a popular entertainment spot in San Jose, California, that has been hosting a World Cup “fan zone,” according to multiple reports. The incident occurred at San Pedro Square, one of several places in the San Francisco Bay Area where large crowds have gathered for lively “watch parties” showing World Cup matches on big screens.
Key Takeaways
A shooting near a World Cup fan zone in San Jose, California, left one person dead and another seriously injured. The incident occurred at San Pedro Square, where large crowds have gathered for watch parties. Police are investigating the case as a homicide.
- One person killed and another seriously injured in shooting near World Cup fan zone
- Incident under investigation as a homicide by San Jose police
- No World Cup games were being screened at the time of the shooting
- Heavy police presence reported, with surrounding streets closed
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victims | Broad Agreement | 1 killed, 1 injured in San Jose shooting. | |
| Time Of Incident | Broad Agreement | Shooting reported around 9:10 pm local time. | |
| Location | Broad Agreement | Incident occurred at San Pedro Square in San Jose, California. | |
| Investigation Status | Broad Agreement | Investigated as a homicide by San Jose police. |
Victims
Broad Agreement1 killed, 1 injured in San Jose shooting.
Time Of Incident
Broad AgreementShooting reported around 9:10 pm local time.
Location
Broad AgreementIncident occurred at San Pedro Square in San Jose, California.
Investigation Status
Broad AgreementInvestigated as a homicide by San Jose police.
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The shooting was reported around 9:10 pm local time, with no World Cup games being screened at the time. The only match of the day had finished earlier that afternoon. Police confirmed one victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the second victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
According to The Guardian, San Jose police are investigating the incident as a homicide and have closed several surrounding streets in the area. A Reuters journalist present at the scene reported seeing a heavy police presence, multiple police vehicles, and a person on a stretcher partially covered by a white sheet being rushed away from the area.
The Bay Area has hosted five World Cup matches so far, with the last game set to be a knockout match between Bosnia and co-hosts the United States. The scene was cordoned off, and most bars in the area were closed after the incident. A security guard at the location described seeing the injured person in distress, with blood around his neck and upper back.
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