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Today at 1:33 pm, a Fremont police patrol officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Fremont Boulevard and Washington Boulevard. The driver of the vehicle backed into the officers patrol vehicle and shots were fired. The officer was injured and the suspect(s) fled on foot.
Fremont officers encountered the suspect(s) for a second time on the 1300 block of Roberts Avenueat 1:43 pm. During the encounter multiple shots were fired again and a second Fremont officer was injured. Both officers have been transported to trauma centers. We are not providing information on the officers injuries or their condition at this time.
We believe that we have at least one primary suspect outstanding and possibly more. We have limited information that the main suspect is a Hispanic male adult, approximately 6′ tall wearing a Giants shirt and shorts. We cannot confirm if he is injured.
We would like to thank all of the law enforcement agencies who are in Fremont assisting with this operation.
More information will be provided as it is available.
5:09 Update
Both officers sustained gunshot wounds. One is currently in surgery. Out of respect for their families and our FPD family, we will not be releasing any further information regarding their conditions or regarding injuries sustained.
We thank you for your concern and support.
The focus is a tactical operation in which the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is taking the lead and providing assistance.
We will provide updates as available.
Update 5:17 pm:
Suspect “Shooter” Info: Hispanic male adult, 6 ft., bald, SF Giants t-shirt, gray shorts, black shoes.
6:05 pm update:
Per Fremont Police, both officers are out of surgery, 1 was shot twice. One is in stable another in critical condition
Per Fremont Police, both officers are out of surgery, 1 was shot twice. One is in stable another in critical condition
All information provided by the Fremont Police Department
