#gang-related-shooting

#gang-related-shooting

Two groups believed to be affiliated with gangs came upon one another outside of 1000 Southern Avenue in Longwood at around 5:40 p.m. when at least two people began opening fire. At least six shots erupted, shattering the glass door of the Gourmet Deli and Juice Bar, located at 1007 Southern Boulevard. Another bullet struck a 5-year-old child across her right ear as she walked with her mother.

Much like a fatal stabbing involving teenagers at San Jose's other large mall, Santana Row, back in February, the alleged shooter in this case did not actually know the men he allegedly intended to shoot, but he perceived them to be members of a rival street gang, just because of the colors they were wearing. (The 15-year-old boy killed in February, who was not a gang member, was allegedly targeted because he was wearing a red jacket on Valentine's Day.)