1 killed, 3 injured in early morning San Jose shooting

One dead, three hurt in early-morning shooting San Jose's Willow Glen

San Jose police say one man died and three others were hospitalized after a shooting near on Lincoln Avenue in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood early Sunday.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Four people were injured – one fatally – in a shooting in San Jose early on Sunday morning.

San Jose Police Department officers were called just before 3 a.m to the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue on reports of the shooting, but found no victims.

However, the department was notified shortly after arriving at the scene that four men had taken themselves to a hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds.

The SJPD reported about 2 p.m. that one of the victims died of their wounds, while the other three were in unknown condition.

The police department said Lincoln Avenue from Franquette Avenue to Curtner Avenue was closed as authorities investigated the scene.

"That doesn't usually happen here, it’s a pretty quiet neighborhood," said longtime resident Tom Aylett. "I’m still shocked. When you told me that there was a shooting across the street, like wow. It just doesn't seem realistic for this neighborhood."

A police mobile crime scene unit remained parked outside the 818 Hookah Lounge for much of the day, and the area was cordoned off with crime tape. Investigators were also seen in the rear parking lot, where evidence boxes and a marker were visible. Across the street, a white BMW was towed as part of the investigation.

Businesses nearby said the shooting was surprising for the typically calm Willow Glen area.

"It’s quite unfortunate," said Edgar Vazquez of Ace Hardware, located a block from the scene. "This area here seems to be pretty calm most of the time. I’ve been working here for a little bit over a year, and the customers here are great, and the atmosphere has been free flowing."

San Jose police have not released any suspect information and are still working to determine what led up to the shooting.

Violence elsewhere:

The shooting comes just over a week after three people – including two innocent bystanders – were injured in a shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair mall on Black Friday.

Shots rang out on the second floor of the shopping center that evening, sending scores of patrons running and panicking before police arrived to sweep the mall.

Authorities determined the shooting stemmed from a gang-related altercation, and a 17-year-old suspect was arrested a few days later.