OAKLAND – An Alameda County Sheriff’s Office recruit was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon near the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza, authorities said.
A crash was initially reported at about 4:30 p.m. on the transition from westbound Interstate 580 to westbound Interstate 80, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers arrived and quickly determined the solo male occupant had been shot.
The CHP said a preliminary investigation revealed the victim had veered to the left and hit a guardrail after being struck by gunfire. The crash caused moderate damage to the vehicle.
The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he died of his injuries, according to the CHP.
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said the victim was a young police academy recruit. He was driving home when the shooting occurred.
“We are heartbroken and disturbed by this senseless act of gun violence,” the sheriff’s office said in a tweet.
Our Deputies have just loaded the body of our young police academy recruit for a law enforcement procession from Highland Hospital to our Coroner’s Bureau. We are heartbroken and disturbed by this senseless act of gun violence. pic.twitter.com/jM96EXIriQ
— Alameda County Sheriff (@ACSOSheriffs) January 5, 2022
The CHP is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information related to the case can contact the tip line at 707-917-4491.
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