Two people injured in Black Friday shooting at Bay Area mall, police say

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Two people have been taken to hospital after being shot at Westfield Valley Fair in California on Black Friday, police said.

The victims were located inside the Santa Clara mall and taken to a local hospital, the San Jose Police Department said. Their conditions are unknown.

Police first received a report of a shooting at around 5.40 p.m PST. They added that it appears to be an isolated incident and not an active shooter.

No information about the suspect has been released.

Police have said it appears to be an isolated incident and not an active shooter (iStock/Getty Images)

Police are evacuating the mall and have said there is no ongoing threat to the public. They have urged people to avoid the area as the investigation continues.

The Independent has reached out to the San Jose Police Department for comment.

This is a developing story…