San jose: Two people were hospitalized after a shooting on Black Friday at the Westfield Valley Fair mall in the U.S. city of San Jose, California, local police said. Officers received a report of the shooting at about 5:40 p.m. local time (0140 GMT on Saturday), said the San Jose Police Department, noting that two people were injured with conditions currently unclear.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the incident appeared to be isolated and did not involve an active shooter. The police evacuated the mall as a precaution and urged the public to stay clear while the investigation is underway.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan stated on the social platform X that police are working to identify and apprehend the suspect. He assured that there is no ongoing threat to the community, but residents should stay away from the area.