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San Jose’s Valley Fair Mall Reopens After Black Friday Shooting Injures 3

Police call the attack an isolated, gang‑motivated dispute, with the gunman still at large.

Overview

  • SJPD says shots followed a verbal altercation between the suspect and a male victim near Macy’s around 5:40 p.m. Friday.
  • A man, a woman and a 16-year-old girl were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to recover.
  • Officers locked down, evacuated and cleared the mall, later confirming there was no ongoing threat or active shooter.
  • The suspect fled before police arrived; no arrest or description had been released as of Saturday, and detectives are seeking tips.
  • The center reopened with increased security as investigators probe possible gang ties to the dispute.