A typically quiet Redwood City neighborhood was rattled today after a shooting near Fernside Street and Hastings Court, according to police. Officers rushed to the scene just before 9 AM following reports that someone had been shot. Investigators are treating the incident as isolated, and officials emphasized there is no immediate threat to the public as detectives canvass the area for witnesses and evidence.
What the police say
According to NBC Bay Area, the Redwood City Police Department said officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly before 9 a.m. in the Fernside and Hastings area. Police told the outlet they believe the incident is isolated and reiterated that there is no current danger to the broader community. Detectives remained tight-lipped on additional details as they continued to process the scene and gather evidence.
How this fits locally
The shooting adds to a string of firearm-related incidents that have kept Redwood City police busy this winter. On Feb. 13, Hoodline highlighted a separate case in which gunfire struck an occupied residence and a suspect was later arrested. That earlier episode put a spotlight on how detectives continue to chase down leads in gun cases across the city, and this latest investigation appears to be no exception.
How to report tips
Police have not released further information about the suspect, victim, or possible motive. The Redwood City Police Department lists multiple non-emergency contact options for residents. Anyone with information related to Wednesday’s shooting is asked to call the department’s 24-hour dispatch line at 650-780-7118, or dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
