CHP: Freeway Shooting Victim Was Uninvolved, Not Intended Target

LAMORINDA, CA — A freeway shooting Wednesday on state Highway 24 in Orinda remained under investigation as the California Highway Patrol worked to identify the suspect or suspects and the cars involved, as well as establish a motive.

The shooting was reported shortly before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday on westbound SR-24 near the Wilder Road overcrossing.

"While responding to the scene, officers were informed that a vehicle traveling in the area at the time of the incident had been struck by a bullet," CHP Spokesperson Daniel Gilmore said. "Fortunately, the victim was uninjured."

Contra Costa CHP officers soon arrived at to help the victim and start an investigation.

"To facilitate a thorough assessment, all lanes of westbound SR-24 between Camino Pablo and the Caldecott Tunnel were temporarily closed for approximately 50 minutes," Gilmore said.

CHP determined the person who was shot was an uninvolved passing motorist and not the intended target.

"This remains an active and ongoing investigation, with CHP officers diligently working to identify the suspect(s) and vehicle(s) involved, as well as to establish a potential motive," Gilmore said. "CHP requests anyone with information related to this incident to contact the CHP Contra Costa Area at 925-646- 4980 or via email at 320investigations@chp.ca.gov."

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