4 Suspects Arrested After Fremont Police Shooting

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Fremont police were assisting other Bay Area law enforcement agencies in investigating a series of car and residential burglaries when they encountered four suspects. After a pursuit, an officer-involved shooting occurred, leaving one suspect hospitalized. The three other suspects were arrested for burglaries in other jurisdictions.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing property crimes and the potential for escalation during pursuits and confrontations with suspects. The shooting also raises questions about police use of force protocols and the need for continued coordination between regional law enforcement agencies.

The details

Detectives with the Fremont Police Department were assisting other Bay Area agencies in investigating a string of car and residential burglaries. The same suspects were believed to be involved in similar crimes in Fremont last year. After the burglaries in other cities, the suspects returned to Fremont, where detectives tried to arrest them. The suspects fled, leading to a pursuit that ended with the suspects' vehicle becoming disabled. The four suspects then took off on foot, at which point an officer-involved shooting occurred in the area of Blacow Road and Mattos Court. One suspect was shot and remains hospitalized, while the other three suspects were arrested for burglaries in other jurisdictions.

• The incident occurred on Saturday evening.
• The same suspects were involved in similar crimes in Fremont last year.

What’s next

The case remains under investigation, and no further details about the incident have been released.