Valley Fair Mall shooting: San Jose police respond to active shooter reports, two victims found

Several witnesses shared videos on social media, claiming it was an active shooter situation.

Updated on: Nov 29, 2025, 09:11:02 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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UPDATE: San Jose police have confirmed that the shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall was an isolated incident and not an active shooter situation.

Shooting in Valley Fair Mall, San Jose. (Unsplash)

“This shooting appears to be an isolated incident and NOT an active shooter. However, officers are evacuating and clearing the mall to confirm there is no ongoing threat to public safety. Please continue to avoid the area,” San José Police Media Relations posted on X.

Also Read: Chaos caught on videos as witnesses describe Westfield Valley Fair Mall shooting in San Jose: 'Heard 15 gunshots'

ORIGINAL STORY: San Jose police have located two victims following a shooting at Valley Fair Mall on Friday.

San José Police Media Relations posted on X, "Units are currently investigating a shooting at Valley Fair Mall in West San Jose. Two victims were located and have been transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Please avoid the area while officers investigate and work to ensure everyone’s safety."

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Witness accounts

Several witnesses shared videos on social media, claiming it was an active shooter situation. Police remain on the scene, and the mall has been placed on lockdown. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether it is an active shooter incident.

One witness wrote on X, "Active shooter at westfield valley fair. We are in lockdown with my kids at westfield valley fair, hiding in a storage room. I can hear people screaming outside. Pray."

Another added, "Shooting at valley fair San Jose. Bro I was inside and heard 15 shots go off. They cleared the mall."

A third witness reported, "Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara. We are in locked down because of active shooter situation. Hiding away with other customers. Praying."

Another person shared, "My cousin is currently locked in a store at Valley Fair after a shooting took place in the mall. The mall is on lock down and before Fire took the call to an encrypted channel I heard there were 2 victims. I’ve heard on the scanner that they think it’s a “shooting” and not an active shooter. Avoid the area. San Jose and Santa Clara responding."

No information has been released yet regarding the suspect.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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