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Fremont Sees Second Homicide of 2026
Police investigate fatal shooting in East Bay city
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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A person was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon in Fremont, California, marking the city's second homicide of the year, according to local authorities. The incident is currently under investigation by the Fremont Police Department.
Why it matters
Homicides are rare in Fremont, a city of over 230,000 residents in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. This latest incident comes just weeks after the city's first homicide of 2026, raising concerns about public safety and prompting the police department to increase patrols in the area.
The details
Few details have been released about the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon in an undisclosed location in Fremont. Police responded to reports of gunfire and found one person suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The shooting occurred on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, in the afternoon.
The players
Fremont Police Department
The local law enforcement agency investigating the homicide.
The takeaway
This latest homicide in Fremont is a concerning development for a city that typically experiences low levels of violent crime. The police department will likely increase patrols and investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and apprehend the perpetrator.
