The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) said two people were taken to the hospital on Friday after they were shot in "an isolated incident" at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara, California.

Newsweek has reached out via submission form to the SJPD outside of normal business hours on Friday evening for further comment and clarification.

Why It Matters

The holiday season can see an increase in violent crime, with people lowering their guards during festivities and gathering in larger than usual numbers in public spaces. The last few years have seen significant incidents during holidays , including shootings across the country during Thanksgiving last year .

Tensions remain high through the holiday weekend after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., on th

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