At least 9 people were shot at a football watch party in Fresno

The victims were attending a family and friends gathering in the backyard of a home when an unknown suspect approached and opened fire, Fresno Police Lt. Bill Dooley told reporters during a press briefing covered by CNN affiliate KSEE.

Officers responded to the home after receiving multiple calls around 6 p.m. Sunday reporting the shooting. First responders received additional calls reporting that multiple people had been shot while they were en route to the scene, Dooley said.

Multiple victims, including some dead, were found by first responders but it is unclear at this time how many people were killed, Dooley said.

The victims were transported to Community Regional Medical Center, with some in critical condition and others in critical but stable condition, according to Dooley.

Dooley said there could be more victims that responders are not yet aware of.

No suspect information or suspect vehicle descriptions are available, Dooley said.

Police are going door to door seeking surveillance footage and witnesses to gain information on the suspect, according to Dooley.

This is a developing story. More to come.

CNN's Alta Spells, Jeremy Grisham and Christine Sever contributed to this report.

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