A birthday party hosted by San Jose-based Twitch streamer NateDeBaiits ended in tragedy when a shooting left one attendee dead and six others wounded. The event, held near Hale Avenue in Morgan Hill, drew approximately 300 people.

Investigators from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded to initial reports of intoxicated individuals and property damage before discovering the chaotic scene of the shooting.

Four of the injured individuals remain hospitalized, while two have been released. The deceased victim has been identified as Desi Romero. NateDeBaiits, whose real name is not provided in the source material, posted a tribute to Romero on Instagram, calling him a classmate and friend. Romero's aunt described him as a "cherished son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend."

Streamer jcseay, who was livestreaming from the party, captured footage of the moments gunfire erupted and attendees fled in panic. A man wearing sunglasses and a microphone on his shirt, captioned "The worst case scenario struck" and "jcseay streaming at party when shots are fired."

NateDeBaiits's Twitch account has been temporarily banned following the incident. Authorities have not yet made any arrests, identified a motive, or determined the number of shooters involved. The party was advertised with signs that read "Natedebaitts Birthday PARTY."

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information or video footage to contact the Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services Division at 408-808-4431 or email [email protected]. Sheriff vehicles with flashing red and blue lights at night, with several officers visible around them.