It happened before 3 am Thursday at Shaw and Golden State Boulevard.
Police say a man was in the area when two cars drove up with several people inside.
They say eight people got out and physically assaulted the man, with one of the eight cutting the victim's nose.
Prior to the suspects leaving, it's believed that someone fired off two gunshot rounds possibly in the air before taking off.
Police say it's possible all parties involved know each other.
No suspect descriptions have been given at this time.