UPDATE: One Victim Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in East San Jose Double Shooting
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) -- Police in the South Bay are investigating a double shooting in East San Jose Tuesday afternoon that left one man with life-threatening injuries, according to authorities.
A tweet by the San Jose Public Information Officer Twitter account said that units were at the scene of the shooting on the 2000 block of Story Road near the Poco Way Apartments.
The time of the call was shortly before 2:30 p.m. Chopper 5 footage showed around 10 police units at the scene.
Police later said two adult male victims were transported to local hospitals, with one suffering a life-threatening injury.
The shooting happened outside of the Liquor & Market Shoppe at an outdoor shopping plaza on Story Road.
Witnesses reported hearing at least half a dozen shots and saw the two male victims laying on the ground. One of them was seen waving to officers for help.
Multiple shell casings were also spotted outside the store, indicating that at least some of the gunfire occurred in the parking lot.
Witnesses told KPIX 5 the two men suffered wounds to their torsos.
Members of the San Jose Police Department Gang Investigation Unit canvassed the area and interviewed several neighbors
Police did not release any details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Police said motive and suspect were currently unknown.
Residents were asked to avoid the area and expect street closures as the investigation continues.
Kiet Do contributed to this story.
