Car Plows Into Crowd Outside California Bar, Gunfire Erupts

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A chaotic scene unfolded early Sunday morning in Redlands, California, as a car barreled into a crowd gathered outside a popular bar, triggering a burst of gunfire and sending bystanders scrambling for safety. Four people were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after the suspected attempted vehicular homicide incident.

Why it matters

The incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns in the downtown Redlands area, which has a history of frequent altercations and disturbances outside bars and restaurants. The use of a vehicle as a weapon and the subsequent gunfire raise serious questions about security measures and crowd control in high-traffic nightlife districts.

The details

According to police, the incident stemmed from an altercation that escalated among several people outside The Underground bar shortly before 1:30 a.m. One of the individuals involved then got into a 2022 Tesla, drove away, and minutes later circled back, striking four people standing in the street in front of the bar. The driver then lost control and slammed into a curb, but sped away from the scene. After the initial strike, an unknown suspect drew a gun and unleashed a flurry of shots, shattering the window of one business and damaging the door of another.

• The incident occurred early Sunday morning around 1:30 a.m.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Police are continuing their investigation into the incident and have not announced any arrests.