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MORGAN HILL, California (KPIX) — One person was killed, and six were injured after a shooting at a large party in Morgan Hill Saturday, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies were first called to Hale and Miramonte avenues around 10:15 p.m. for reports of intoxicated people in the street and someone throwing bottles at a car. However, deputies arrived to find what the sheriff’s office describes as a “chaotic scene.”
A shooting had sent more than 300 people running to leave the area. Brooks Jarosz, senior communications officer with the sheriff’s office, said deputies heard the gunshots and immediately called for backup.
Seven people shot at Morgan Hill party
First responders found multiple people shot, and one of them was declared dead at the scene. The others were taken to the hospital.
Jarosz said some of the victims have been discharged from the hospital, but others have serious injuries and remain hospitalized. All the victims are adults.
The sheriff’s office initially said there were eight people who were shot, including the person who was killed. They later clarified it was a total of seven people.
According to the sheriff’s office, the more than 300 people were at an “unsanctioned party promoted through social media.” Jarosz added that the party was advertised as a “birthday bash” and was held in an open field. An area was set up for people to reunite after the shooting.
No arrests or suspects yet
No arrests have been announced, and the sheriff’s office said they expect the investigation to be “lengthy and complex.” Crime scene investigators were at the scene overnight and into Sunday searching for evidence, Jarosz said. K-9s were also there to help with finding shell casings and other evidence.
Meanwhile, investigators said preliminary information is that a handgun was used and that they are looking for the person or people responsible.
“This tragic and senseless violence is entirely unacceptable. Our hearts go out to the victim’s family, those recovering from their injuries and everyone in our community affected by this traumatic event. We will work tirelessly until those responsible for this horrific act are identified, apprehended, and held fully accountable,” Sheriff Robert Jonsen said.
The Morgan Hill Police Department, Gilroy Police Department, California Highway Patrol and San Jose Police Department all responded to the scene and helped with first aid, scene security, traffic control and investigative work.
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