The deadly incident occurred at the popular bar area in San Jose used to screen World Cup games, leaving one person dead and another fighting for their life.
The attack happened at San Pedro Square in the San Francisco Bay Area, a location that has attracted hundreds of fans to watch the football. At the time of the shooting on Sunday night, there were no game screenings at the popular San Jose spot.
The only World Cup match of the day had wrapped up at about 2pm local time, several hours before the shooting took place. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
This incident is being investigated as a homicide, with several surrounding streets closed in the area. The public is advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Gun violence plagues the US, where hundreds of people are estimated to die each day from it. According to the latest official statistics, around 44,000 people died of gun-related injuries in the country in 2024.
Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teenagers, with California and Nevada having contrasting gun laws. California has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States, while Nevada is considered to have the most relaxed ownership regulations.
California prohibits openly carrying a firearm, with concealed carry restricted to licence holders. In contrast, Nevada allows open carry for people over 18 in public places.
