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| Three shot during Black Friday attack at [CA] busy shopping mall with terrified crowds seen running for their lives |
| 2025-11-29 |
| [DM] Terrified mall-goers ran for their lives on one of the busiest shopping days of the year after a gunman opened fire in West San Jose, California. Horrifying videos and photos showed shoppers in Westfield Valley Fair Mall taking cover and running for shelter at around 5.40 pm local time on Black Friday. Hundreds of bargain-hungry customers ran for the nearest exits or hid behind piles of clothing and mannequins as panic swept through Westfield. More footage showed people flooding the sidewalks and escaping past a storefront with shattered glass strewn onto the pavement outside the mall. Police confirmed that three victims, two adults and a 16-year-old girl, sustained gunshot wounds and have been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The hoards of people exiting the building were greeted by emergency vehicles and first responders swarming the area. A man claiming to be inside when bullets rang recalled hearing at least 15 shots fired. Officers are continuing to clear out the mall and said there is 'no ongoing threat to public safety.' While the situation is no longer active, authorities have urged locals to stay away from the area as the investigation continues. 'San Jose - this is not the news I wanted to share with you this holiday weekend,' San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said of the shooting just one day after Thanksgiving. The Westfield Valley Mall, commonly known as Valley Fair Mall, opened its doors in 1986. It has more than 200 stores and nearly 70 dining options. It is also home to an escape room and a bowling alley, making it a popular location for families. |
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