A drive‑by shooting erupted near a World Cup fan zone in San Jose, California, early Saturday morning, leaving one person dead and another injured.
The victims, both residents of San Jose, were walking together when a vehicle pulled up, the suspect opened fire, and then fled the scene, police reported.
San Jose Police Department confirmed the attack was an isolated incident with no connection to the ongoing World Cup festivities, and said the motive remains unknown.
Security Response and Community Impact
In the wake of the shooting, law enforcement increased visibility throughout the area and the fan zone reopened the following day with additional security measures, including extra patrols and surveillance.
FIFA officials have been in constant contact with local authorities to coordinate fan safety and to ensure that the tournament’s public spaces remain secure for visitors.
Community leaders expressed concern over the violence but praised the swift response by police and the decision to restore the fan zone, hoping the incident will not deter supporters from attending the global event.