One dead, 6 injured after gunfire erupts at unsanctioned California party that drew hundreds: sheriff

At slightest 1 idiosyncratic was killed, and six others were injured aft gunfire erupted astatine a monolithic enactment successful agrarian California Saturday night, sending hundreds of attendees scrambling for safety, authorities said.

The incidental unfolded soon aft 10 p.m. section clip successful Morgan Hill, astir 25 miles southbound of San Jose, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities said the gathering was an unsanctioned enactment promoted connected societal media that drew much than 300 attendees.

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FILE - A shooting erupted successful Morgan Hill, California, astir 25 miles southbound of San Jose, connected July 25, 2026, prompting San Jose constabulary to respond to the scene. (KTVU)

Deputies initially responded to reports of intoxicated radical successful the roadworthy and idiosyncratic throwing bottles astatine passing vehicles, but arrived to find the enactment successful chaos aft gunfire erupted, according to the sheriff's office.

Responding deputies provided lifesaving assistance until exigency aesculapian unit arrived, but 1 idiosyncratic was pronounced dormant astatine the scene.

Officials said aggregate others suffered gunshot wounds and were rushed to section hospitals.

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FILE - The Anderson Lake is seen successful unincorporated Morgan Hill, California, connected Aug. 8, 2022. Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting astatine an unsanctioned Morgan Hill enactment that drew much than 300 attendees. (Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

Preliminary accusation indicates the fishy utilized a handgun, though nary suspects person been publically identified.

Homicide detectives said they judge the shooting was an isolated incidental and noted the probe is expected to beryllium "lengthy and complex."

"This tragic and senseless unit is wholly unacceptable," Santa Clara County Sheriff Robert Jonsen said successful a statement. "Our hearts spell retired to the victim's family, those recovering from their injuries and everyone successful our assemblage affected by this traumatic event."

"We volition enactment tirelessly until those liable for this horrific enactment are identified, apprehended, and held afloat accountable," Jonsen added.

FILE - Multiple instrumentality enforcement agencies responded aft a shooting erupted successful Morgan Hill, California, connected July 25, 2026, leaving 1 idiosyncratic dormant and six others injured. (DAVID PASHAEE/Middle East Images/AFP)

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Officials said aggregate agencies responded to the scene, including the Morgan Hill Police Department, Gilroy Police Department, California Highway Patrol and San Jose Police Department.

Fox News Digital reached retired to the Morgan Hill Police Department, Gilroy Police Department, California Highway Patrol and San Jose Police Department for much information.