Shooter Opens Fire in California Town of San Bruno, Local Mall on Lockdown

San Bruno police have responded to a shooting incident at the Tanforan shopping mall, local media reported, citing eyewitnesses.

The South San Francisco police department has confirmed a shooting at the Tanforan shopping mall. The San Bruno police department has warned local residents to stay out of the Tanforan area.

A witness who is a shop owner at the mall said that he heard about eight shots and saw at least two gunshot victims on the second floor of the mall. Police have not confirmed the witness's information, the KPIX 5 broadcaster reported.

According to local media, citing eyewitnesses, at least 4 people have been injured in the shooting. San Francisco's General Hospital reportedly confirmed that it was on alert to expect at least two gunshot victims from the incident.

Meanwhile, police have also evacuated the 12th Street Station in Oakland after reports that the Tanforan Mall shooting suspect had been seen in the area.

Last year a shooter opened fire at the Youtube headquarters in California's San Bruno. Notably, the Tanforan Mall is situated not far from the main Youtube office.