One person killed and one injured in shooting at California World Cup ‘fan zone’
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- A shooting at San Pedro Square in San Jose, California, resulted in one person killed and another seriously injured on Sunday night, police confirmed.
- The incident occurred around 9:10 pm local time at a popular entertainment spot hosting a World Cup “fan zone,” though no matches were being screened at the time.
- Police are investigating the shooting as a homicide, with several nearby streets closed and a heavy police presence at the scene.
- San Pedro Square is one of many locations in the Bay Area where large crowds have gathered to watch World Cup matches, with the region hosting five games so far.
- Following the shooting, most bars in the area were closed, and witnesses reported seeing the injured person in distress before emergency responders arrived.
