Chaos erupted at the Hillsborough Police Department yesterday afternoon when an unknown assailant ambushed an officer and opened fire in the rear parking lot. According to a social media post released by the Hillsborough Police Department, the incident occurred at 3:49 PM, leaving the officer wounded. The officer managed to return fire before the shooter fled the scene on foot, with it remaining unclear if the suspect was hit.
First responders transported the injured officer to San Francisco General Hospital for medical treatment. The department has expressed relief, announcing that the officer is expected to recover fully. Meanwhile, the search for the suspect is intense, with law enforcement personnel combing through the surrounding areas of the police department and investigators following up on active leads.
The Hillsborough Police Department has not planned a press conference for the evening but promised to keep the public informed through official updates on their social media platforms. Local reporter Henry K. Lee also shared developments through his social media account, mentioning that agencies like @SMCSheriff and @DalyCityPD were among many assisting in the search for the at-large suspect following the exchange of gunfire.
