Santa Clara house on fire amid fatal shooting scene, police say

Santa Clara police investigating deadly shooting, house fire

Police are investigating a fatal shooting near a Santa Clara home that caught fire on Friday. 

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Police are investigating a fatal shooting near a Santa Clara home that caught fire on Friday.

What we know:

Officers responded about 12:30 p.m. to the 600 block of Enright Avenue on reports of a shooting, Santa Clara Police Department Lt. Eric Lagergren said at an afternoon press conference.

At the scene, police found a man on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound, Lagergren said.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity was not released.

Shortly after finding the victim, police "located a fire" at a house nearby, Lagergren said. 

Aerial footage showed the house was heavily damaged by fire, with SWAT vehicles seen nearby.

What's next:

Lagergren said just before 4 p.m. that the fire was under control, and investigators were working to determine whether the fire was connected to the shooting.

He added that no suspects were in custody.

Police activity in Santa Clara

Authorities are at the scene of an incident in Santa Clara in the 600 block of Enright Avenue. Police have not yet provided additional information.