“Black Friday Chaos: 3 Injured in Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall”

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“West San Jose’s Valley Fair Mall Shooting Injures Three on Busy Black Friday”

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    According to the San José Police Department (SJPD), the shooting occurred around 5:40 p.m. local time.The injured include three people — an adult man, an adult woman, and a 16-year-old girl.The shooting reportedly began after a confrontation between two individuals outside the women’s Macy's store on the second floor. The man involved in the altercation was shot. The woman and the teenager appear to have been bystanders and were not the intended targets.

 Impact & Response

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  • All three victims were taken to a nearby hospital with non–life-threatening injuries. 

  • Witnesses described chaotic scenes: shoppers ran for cover, with some hiding inside stores — behind clothing racks — while the mall was locked down. 

  • The mall was evacuated and cleared by police to ensure no further threat remained. Officials emphasised that the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident, not part of a broader “active-shooter” scenario. 

What officials say

  • Police have said there is no ongoing threat to shoppers or the general public for now. 

  • The suspected shooter reportedly fled the scene before police arrived; no arrest has been confirmed. 

  • The authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to identify the shooter. The public has been urged to avoid the area and share any information if they were present.

  • Local leaders — including Matt Mahan, the Mayor of San José — expressed their concern and sent thoughts to the victims. 

Why this incident stands out

  • The shooting occurred on Black Friday — one of the busiest shopping days of the year — meaning the mall was crowded at the time, which increased the risk to many innocent bystanders.

  • That some of the victims were uninvolved bystanders (woman and teenage girl) highlights how quickly violence can spread and affect people not involved in the initial dispute.

  • The shock and panic among shoppers — huddling in stores, evacuating under escort, visible chaos — underscores the vulnerability of public spaces, even places normally considered “safe” shopping destinations.

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