Yesterday, a teenage passenger was hit by gunfire on Interstate 580 between Oakland and San Leandro, prompting the driver to get off the freeway and wait for help near 150th Avenue and Freedom Avenue. The teen was shot in the arm and taken to a hospital, and authorities say the injury is not believed to be life-threatening. The California Highway Patrol says the shooter remains at large while detectives work to figure out what happened.
Shortly before 2 AM, the California Highway Patrol received reports of shots fired on the eastbound I-580, and the occupants pulled off at 150th and Freedom, according to CBS News. The outlet reports the passenger, a teenager, was hit in the arm and taken to a hospital for treatment, and the CHP said the teen is expected to survive. As of Saturday afternoon, investigators had not released any suspect description or possible motive.
Freeway Shootings Remain An East Bay Concern
Freeway shootings have been an ongoing problem across the Bay Area. A review of CHP records found 144 reported freeway shootings in 2021, with a large share in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, according to KTVU. That history is part of why incidents on corridors like I-580 are handled by the CHP Golden Gate Division's special investigations unit.
How To Help Investigators
The CHP is asking anyone who saw the shooting or who has dash-cam, doorbell or cellphone video from the area to save that footage and contact investigators. Local reporting and past CHP releases list the CHP investigative tip line at (707) 917-4491 for leads to the Golden Gate Division, as per the CHP Golden Gate Division. Officials say people should not approach anyone they believe may be involved and should call 911 if they think someone is in immediate danger.
The CHP's Golden Gate Division continues to investigate and has asked the public to contact the agency with any tips, according to CBS News. Commuters who use I-580 may see investigators in the area and are urged to drive carefully around any active scenes.
