Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall Leaves Three Injured, Authorities Vow to Keep Area Safe
A shooting incident at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in South San Jose left three people injured, with authorities assuring that it was an isolated incident and no further threats were reported. The victims, identified as one adult male, one adult female, and a 16-year-old girl, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
According to police, the shooting occurred outside Macy's on the second floor after a situation escalated between two individuals. San Jose Police Chief Jorge Garibay emphasized that the incident was not related to unsuspecting shoppers but rather an isolated incident involving two individuals, who unfortunately resulted in two others being injured.
The mall was promptly placed on lockdown, and hundreds of people sought shelter in nearby stores. The lockdown lasted for approximately 20 minutes, during which time police and SWAT teams secured the area. When the lockdown was lifted, authorities began searching for a suspect believed to be involved in the shooting.
Despite an ongoing investigation, no suspects have been apprehended yet. The public is urged to avoid the area while authorities work to identify the perpetrator and bring them to justice.
In a statement, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan condemned the incident, expressing his condolences to the victims and their families. He assured the community that officers are doing everything possible to find the person responsible and hold them accountable for any harm caused.
The Westfield Valley Fair Mall, which has over 2.2 million square feet of retail space and more than 200 shops, is owned by Paris-based Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining public safety during holiday gatherings and events.
As authorities continue to investigate the shooting, it remains unclear when the mall will reopen or if any additional security measures will be implemented in response to this incident.
A shooting incident at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in South San Jose left three people injured, with authorities assuring that it was an isolated incident and no further threats were reported. The victims, identified as one adult male, one adult female, and a 16-year-old girl, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
According to police, the shooting occurred outside Macy's on the second floor after a situation escalated between two individuals. San Jose Police Chief Jorge Garibay emphasized that the incident was not related to unsuspecting shoppers but rather an isolated incident involving two individuals, who unfortunately resulted in two others being injured.
The mall was promptly placed on lockdown, and hundreds of people sought shelter in nearby stores. The lockdown lasted for approximately 20 minutes, during which time police and SWAT teams secured the area. When the lockdown was lifted, authorities began searching for a suspect believed to be involved in the shooting.
Despite an ongoing investigation, no suspects have been apprehended yet. The public is urged to avoid the area while authorities work to identify the perpetrator and bring them to justice.
In a statement, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan condemned the incident, expressing his condolences to the victims and their families. He assured the community that officers are doing everything possible to find the person responsible and hold them accountable for any harm caused.
The Westfield Valley Fair Mall, which has over 2.2 million square feet of retail space and more than 200 shops, is owned by Paris-based Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining public safety during holiday gatherings and events.
As authorities continue to investigate the shooting, it remains unclear when the mall will reopen or if any additional security measures will be implemented in response to this incident.
...I mean, I'm not surprised that something like this happens at a shopping mall, you know? It's just another example of how crazy life can get sometimes 
. Three people hurt and no one knows who did it yet...it's just really frustrating for everyone involved.
. I mean, what were those two people doing out there, just chillin' and then BAM! Next thing you know, there's gunshots and people running for their lives 
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. I hope whoever was involved gets caught soon so that everyone can have some peace of mind again 
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. Three people hurt in a shooting? It's just not right. I mean, I get that things happen and it doesn't necessarily reflect on the mall or the people who work there, but still... you'd think we could learn to be more careful and aware of our surroundings, especially during holidays when everyone's out and about.
And 20 minutes is a pretty good chunk of time to keep people safe while they figure out what's going on.
What's wrong with people? 
. I'm just so worried about those three people who got hurt 
. And what really gets me is that this mall was probably packed with parents trying to get some last-minute holiday shopping done... 
. The police and SWAT teams should be out there ASAP, for sure 
. We need to make sure these types of incidents don't happen again, no matter what the circumstances 
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what's goin on here?? 
. mayor Matt Mahan said sumthin nice but honestly it dont feel like enuf 
This is such a shame... three people hurt at all. 
So many people were trapped in stores for like 20 minutes... that must've been so freaky! 
. i mean, i know people are just trying to live their lives and enjoy some holiday shopping, but it's always a good idea for authorities to have a backup plan in place, you know? like, who doesn't have a 20-minute lockdown planned out for every mall incident? 
seriously though, my heart goes out to the victims and their families - hope they're all doing okay 
. It's like they're hiding something from us. I'm all for keeping public spaces safe, but come on, we need more answers than just "it was an isolated incident" 
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and make sure he pays for what he did 
. The mall's lockdown was super thorough, I'm glad everyone was safe 
. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is totally right, we gotta be extra careful during holidays 
. Can't wait to hear if they're gonna add more security or not 
! Fingers crossed for the victims and their families 
I mean, it's not like we've seen this play out before... oh wait, nevermind. Just another day, just another isolated incident... yeah, that's it. 
Anyway, gotta give props to the swift lockdown and all, 20 minutes isn't too bad considering how chaotic it must've been for everyone involved 
