An incident in Fremont escalated into an officer-involved shooting on the morning of June 16, resulting in a suspect being hospitalized. The Fremont Police Department reported that the confrontation followed a carjacking that took place in a store parking lot on the 44000 block of Osgood Road.
According to the Fremont Police Department, police were alerted to an armed carjacking at around 9:00 a.m. Officers later located an individual who appeared to closely match the description of the suspect. The subject was found on Automall Parkway just west of Osgood Rd., still armed with a knife. During this contact, an officer decided to quickly discharge his service weapon, striking the subject once.
Press Release: June 16, 2024 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS)
— Fremont Police Department (@FremontPD) June 16, 2024
On June 16, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Fremont Police Officers responded to a carjacking in the parking lot of a store on the 44000 block of Osgood Road. The suspect was armed with a knife and left the scene… pic.twitter.com/73o7V8qCyM
The officers at the scene provided medical aid to the wounded individual, who was later transported to an area hospital. The latest updates from the Fremont Police indicate that the subject is currently in stable condition. Fortunately, there were no injuries sustained by the officers involved in this incident.
This shooting has initiated an active investigation by the Fremont Police Department. While details are presently sparse, further information, "including the identity of the officer and the subject," will be disclosed as the investigation proceeds, as stated by the Fremont Police Department. The department encourages anyone with information about the incident to come forward and reach out to Detective Michael Gebhardt at [email protected] or call the Investigations Unit at (510) 790-6900. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the department's website or by texting 'Tip FremontPD' followed by a message to 888-777.
The latest reports on incidents such as this are pivotal not only for those directly affected but also for the broader community. Transparency in the ongoing investigation is expected to serve to help ensure accountability and the fair administration of justice. Updates on the case will soon be made available as the police department continues to examine the circumstances that led to this serious incident.
