By FireRescue1 Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. — An off-duty probationary Oakland firefighter died and another was injured after a shooting Thursday night.
NBC Bay Area reported that the two firefighters attended a local festival with some colleagues when they were confronted by a group of men. It is unknown what caused the shooting.
One firefighter, 30, was pronounced dead after suffering critical injuries. The second firefighter, 26, was shot once but is in stable condition.
A large procession of firefighters went to the hospital to hold watch overnight.
Police said a suspect left the scene on foot, but has not been found.
We will update you once more information becomes available.
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