One Killed, Another Critically Injured In Shooting At California World Cup Fan Zone

Published 29 June 2026 · sports

One Killed, Another Critically Injured In Shooting At California World Cup Fan Zone Published By, Last Updated: June 29, 2026, 13:04 IST One person was

One Killed, Another Critically Injured In Shooting At California World Cup Fan Zone Published By, Last Updated: June 29, 2026, 13:04 IST One person was killed and another critically injured in a shooting in San Jose, California, police say, adding no FIFA World Cup match was being screened at the time. Fans watch the match in a big screen at a fan zone. (Representational image: Reuters) One person was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at San Pedro Square, a popular entertainment district in San Jose, California, on Sunday, police said. The incident occurred at a venue that has been hosting FIFA World Cup fan zone screenings during the tournament. However, authorities confirmed that no World Cup matches were being screened at the time of the shooting. The day’s only match had concluded around 2 pm local time.

“One victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries," the department said in a post on X. Units are currently investigating a shooting in the area of N Market St and W Santa Clara St. One victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.This incident is being investigated as a homicide.… pic.twitter.com/xxn37IC4N1 — San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) June 29, 2026 San Jose Police said officers responded to reports of gunfire and found two victims at the scene. Police have launched a homicide investigation, while several streets surrounding San Pedro Square have been closed as officers continue to examine the scene. San Pedro Square is one of several designated World Cup fan zones across the San Francisco Bay Area, where thousands of football fans have gathered throughout the tournament to watch matches on large outdoor screens.

The Bay Area has hosted five FIFA World Cup matches so far, with its most recent fixture being Wednesday’s knockout game between Bosnia and co-hosts the United States. Eyewitnesses described a heavy police presence following the shooting, with multiple patrol vehicles arriving at the scene. A Reuters journalist saw emergency responders rushing one of the victims away on a stretcher while the area was cordoned off. A security guard who witnessed the aftermath said the injured victim appeared to have sustained severe wounds. “The person was still moaning and groaning. There was blood around his neck and upper back," she said, adding that officers were speaking with security personnel and witnesses. Most restaurants and bars in the area were closed following the incident as investigators collected evidence. Authorities have not announced any arrests or disclosed a possible motive for the shooting.