Early morning commuters on eastbound I-580 experienced an unexpected jolt of danger on Wednesday when a driver reportedly opened fire on another vehicle. According to a social media post from CHP Dublin, the incident occurred between Flynn Road and Grant Line Road around 9:02 AM. While no injuries were reported, the assailant, driving a red GMC Yukon, was said to have fired multiple shots at the victim in a Tesla Model 3. The California Highway Patrol quickly responded and began an immediate investigation into the matter.
SHOTS-FIRED ON I-580 EASTBOUND LEADS TO ARREST🚨 pic.twitter.com/3YLbOnhan6
— CHP Dublin Area (@CHPDublin) June 12, 2025
While it's a relief that the Tesla escaped the bullets and its driver remained unharmed, the incident prompts concerns about road safety and gun violence. The swift collaboration among law enforcement agencies led to a significant breakthrough. Descriptions of the suspect's vehicle were disseminated to allied partners, and the CHP Traffic Management Center was alerted to track down the vehicle using FLOCK camera technology, which detects and records license plates.
The arrest, which materialized shortly after in San Leandro, involved a discovery of a loaded firearm in the red Yukon, and the shooter was subsequently booked into Santa Rita Jail.
