A Tragic Moment at a Fan Gathering in San Jose

The shooting happened on Sunday night in San Pedro Square, a lively spot where people watch World Cup games together. One person died on the scene, and another was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Police are treating it as a homicide and have shut down nearby streets. At the time of the incident, no matches were being shown. The last World Cup game that day finished at about 2 p. m. local time, so the area was still busy with fans who had come to enjoy the atmosphere. Police posted on social media that a victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was transported to a local hospital. They said they are investigating the shooting and that several surrounding streets remain closed.

San Pedro Square is one of many fan zones in the Bay Area where crowds gather to watch games on big screens. The region has already hosted five World Cup matches, including a knockout game between Bosnia and the United States. When reporters arrived, police officers were in full gear, with several cars parked nearby. A person on a stretcher was seen being moved away from the area, covered with a white sheet. The venue’s bars were shut down after the shooting. A security guard, who could not speak to the press, described seeing a wounded person in distress. She said there was blood near the victim’s neck and upper back, and that police were talking to security staff and witnesses. The Bay Area has dozens of fan zones set up for the World Cup, but this incident has shocked many who come to celebrate football.

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