One person is dead and another has been left with life-threatening injuries after a shooting at a World Cup fan zone in California.
The horrific incident took place at San Pedro Square on Sunday (local time), which has so far screened five World Cup games for fans to watch together.
The space is one of several fan zones in the greater San Francisco Bay area used for watch parties and gatherings.
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A match was not taking place when the deadly shooting happened.
In a statement issued just after 10pm local time, San Jose Police said: “One victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
“This incident is being investigated as a homicide. Several surrounding streets are closed in the area.”
Bars and restaurants were closed and the area was fenced off as police began investigating.
According to Reuters, one reporter at the scene witnessed a body partially covered by a white sheet being carried away on a stretcher by uniformed officials.
“The person was still moaning and groaning. There was blood around his neck and upper back,” a security guard told Reuters.
“Police were talking to security and a couple of witnesses.”
