Crime
At least three people injured after shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara
SAN JOSE, California — Police confirm three people were shot and transported to a local hospital following a shooting Friday evening at Westfield Valley Fair Mall during the height of Black Friday shopping activity.
According to the San Jose Police Department, officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire inside the mall. When emergency units arrived, they located victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
All three were transported to nearby hospitals, and their injuries have since been classified as non–life-threatening.
Authorities emphasized that the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident rather than an active shooter situation.
In a statement posted to X, San Jose Police wrote:
“Officers are still diligently clearing the mall. In total, three victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Please continue to avoid the area.”
Police and security teams continued to evacuate and clear individual retail spaces out of an abundance of caution to ensure there was no ongoing threat.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan also addressed the public, stating:
“This is not the news I wanted to share with you this holiday weekend. There is no ongoing threat to the community. My prayers are with these victims, and I know our officers are doing everything they can to find the person responsible and hold them accountable.”
The shooting triggered widespread panic inside the crowded mall, with hundreds of shoppers seeking shelter inside stores.
Images and videos posted to social media showed people barricading store entrances, hiding behind merchandise displays, and rushing out of exits as police arrived.
One shopper posted:
“Potential active shooter situation at Valley Fair Mall in the Silicon Valley area — shoutout to Abercrombie for the comfy hiding spot,”
accompanied by images of frightened customers sheltering inside a stockroom.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Santa Clara and San Jose police, remain on scene.
As of the latest update, authorities have not confirmed whether a suspect has been identified or taken into custody.
Residents and shoppers are urged to avoid the mall until further notice as the investigation continues.
Additional updates will be released as more verified information becomes available.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.