On Friday, a shooting at a shopping center in California (USA) left at least two people injured. The incident occurred during the 'Black Friday' sales. The shooting took place at the Valley Fair Mall in San Jose. Users on social media are sharing images of people hiding among the clothes, running to take cover in stores, or screaming with their shopping bags in hand. In a report on social media, police stated that the two injured were taken to a nearby hospital, but did not specify their identities or health conditions. The authorities stated that 'this shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no active shooter.' 'However, officers are evacuating and clearing the mall to confirm there is no ongoing threat to public health,' they added. The motive for the shooting and the identity of the perpetrator are currently unknown. The United States, where Friday was the main shopping day of the year, has recorded at least 379 mass shootings so far in 2025, according to the Gun Violence Archive civil organization, which defines mass shootings as incidents in which at least four people are shot, not counting the attacker.
