Reports of victims with gunshot wounds at California mall on Black Friday
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Three gunshot victims were transported to a local hospital following a shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, Calif., that took place to take advantage of the Black Friday crowd, police said.
“Officers are still diligently clearing the mall,” the San Jose Police Department wrote to X. “A total of 3 victims were transported to local hospitals with injuries determined to be non-life-threatening. Please continue to avoid the area.”
Police said the “shooting appears to be an isolated incident and NOT an active shooter.”
Officials added that officers were evacuating and clearing the area to ensure there was no ongoing threat to public safety. “Please continue to avoid the area,” San Jose Police added.
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Shoppers hide in a store at Valley Fair Mall as police investigate reports of an active shooter on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (@avgpearfarmer/X)
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan shared that “there is no ongoing threat to the community” at X.
“This is not the news I want to share with you this holiday weekend,” he wrote. “My prayers are with these victims and I know our officers are doing everything they can to find the person responsible and hold them accountable.”
Shoppers shared photos and videos on social media of barricading major stores and sharing real-time updates.
“Potential active shooter situation at Valley Fair Mall in the Silicon Valley area, @Abercrombie for a cozy hiding place,” @avgpearfarmer wrote on X, with photos showing Black Friday shoppers hiding behind store windows.
It is unclear if there is a suspect in custody at this time.
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San Jose Police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
