2 Killed In Shooting At Northridge Shopping Center Near CSUN, Prompting Mass Police Response

NORTHRIDGE, CA — Two people were killed and dozens of people were placed in handcuffs following a shooting at a strip mall club at Nordhoff and Reseda boulevards in Northridge Friday night near Cal State University, Northridge.

Dozens of police and paramedic units swarmed the area shortly after 11 p.m. in response to a report of an active shooter at the University Plaza strip mall.

The Los Angeles Police Department closed off the surrounding streets to traffic, and officers were searching for the shooter and possible additional victims as of midnight.

The victims were described as a man and a woman. Both victims were between 18- and 25-years-old, according to the LAPD. No further details on the victims were immediately available.

Police are seeking one male suspect in connection with the shooting. No further suspect information was released.

A large party with dozens of minors was taking place at the scene at the time of the shooting, the LAPD said.

Police appear to have responded to the second floor of the strip mall complex where Ciel Nail Spa and the Artist Lounge businesses are located. A witness at the scene told City News Service the detainees were released by authorities and picked up by their parents.

City News Service contributed to this report.