Person found fatally shot in Santa Clara neighborhood; house burns near shooting scene

A person was fatally shot in a Santa Clara neighborhood on Friday afternoon at a home doors away that later burned in a major fire, authorities said.

Santa Clara police said the activity was happening on Enright Avenue between Homestead Road and Saratoga Avenue, just west of Scott Boulevard.

It began at about 12:30 p.m. after neighbors phoned in reports of someone being shot. Santa Clara police said when officers arrived they found a victim on the ground who had shot at least one. The person was later pronounced dead, police said.

Following the shooting, the home began burning a few doors down, police said. Dozens of law enforcement officers from several jurisdictions swarmed the area in a search for a suspect.

Police characterized the incident as an active crime scene. Tactical police vehicles and SWAT officers were seen at the one-story, single-family home, while the fire appeared to have completely gutted the structure.        

Neighbors told CBS News Bay Area that the home that burned was listed as a short-term rental. It was not clear how the house fire was related to the fatal shooting.                                                                                                                                                   

This is a breaking news update. More information to be added as available.