Bay Area Store Security Guard Gunned Down In Confrontation

FREMONT, CA — A store security guard was shot to death at a CVS Pharmacy in Fremont Thursday night, Fremont Police said Friday afternoon.

A second person is hospitalized with stab wounds.

Police received multiple calls at 11 p.m. Thursday reporting the shooting. Officers arrived quickly and started life-saving efforts, but the security guard was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators report that witnesses said a security guard and the other person were involved in a verbal altercation, which turned violent.

Police are seeking more witnesses and possible video of the shooting. If you saw something, call the Fremont Police Department’s Investigations Unit at 510-790-6900. You may also text 'Tip FremontPD' followed by a short message to 888-777 or send your tip via the web.

The CVS is located at the Fremont Hub.

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