Crime & Safety
Suspect Shot By Officer ID'd, Officer's Name Released: Fremont Police
The Fremont Police Department will release body cam video and store surveillance video at a later date.
FREMONT, CA — An armed carjacking suspect who was shot by a Fremont Police officer has been identified as Sean Patrick McMahan, 31, of Fremont, according to police. The suspect is hospitalized in stable condition.
The officer who shot McMahan has been identified as patrol officer Jonathan Laforteza.
The shooting happened Sunday morning on Automall Parkway. The confrontation happened after McMahan allegedly tried to carjack a victim in the parking lot of a store in the 44000 block of Osgood Road.
Police were notified about the carjacking attempt at around 9 a.m. The suspect was armed with a knife and left the scene prior to officers’ arrival, police report.
"A short time later, an officer located a male subject nearby who matched the description of the carjacking suspect," the police department said in a statement about the case. "The suspect was still armed with a knife and walking on Automall Parkway just west of Osgood Rd.
"The officer directed the suspect to stop. The suspect brandished the knife at the officer and advanced toward him. Despite numerous commands to stop, and the officer repositioning to create space and distance, the suspect continued to advance toward the officer while holding the knife.
"The officer discharged his service weapon, striking the suspect once. Officers on scene rendered medical aid to the suspect, who was subsequently transported to an area hospital."
The Fremont Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit is heading the investigation.
More evidence will be released in coming days including police body-worn camera video, store surveillance video, and evidence of the crimes.
According to the police department's website, the Crimes Against Persons Unit is comprised of one Sergeant, ten Detectives and one Community Service Officer. The assignments within the unit include investigating:
- Five Detectives assigned to investigate robberies, homicides, felony assaults.
- Four Detectives assigned to investigate sexual assault and child abuse.
- One Detective assigned to investigate sexual assault, child abuse, and sex registrants.
- One Community Service Officer assigned to investigate missing persons.
Witnesses to Sunday's case are asked to contact Fremont Police Detective Michael Gebhardt at mgebhardt@fremont.gov or by calling the Investigations Unit at 510-790-6900. Anonymous tips may be submitted by texting 'Tip FremontPD' followed by your short message to 888-777 or via the web.
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