On Friday, at around 10:35 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Oakland Area office responded to a scene of a non-injury freeway shooting, which left no one hurt but instead raised questions and fears according to CHP Oakland Area's Facebook post.
The scene unfolded as officers arrived and made contact with two adult victims in a black Toyota minivan; the victims were shaken but unharmed. The incident, which had taken place on Route 13 south of Redwood Road, has opened an investigation by the CHP Oakland Area office.
At this time, the details remain sparse and in a plea for assistance, CHP invites the public to aid their efforts – for whoever noticed anything unusual that night or may know something relevant to this case, they urge those individuals to call Officer S. Gonzalez of CHP Oakland Area office at (510) 457-2875.
Recent freeway shootings across the Bay Area have triggered fear and concerns in the community. This latest incident and the string of other similar crimes reported recently highlight the alarming frequency at which these violent acts are taking place. It was reported that Bay Area freeway shooting occurrences have doubled the rate of Los Angeles for the past year, sparking the need for swift measures to address this growing problem.
