Crime & Safety
Stanford Shopping Center Shooting Under Investigation
The 100 block of El Camino Real has been closed in both directions until further notice, police said.
STANFORD, CA — A least two shots were fired from a vehicle into an upscale Stanford Shopping Center restaurant Monday evening, Palo Alto police said.
No one was struck and no injuries were reported in connection with the shooting, which happened at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse.
Here’s a photo of the front window of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, which was struck by a single handgun round. Officers have also found an unoccupied parked vehicle nearby that was also struck with one round. pic.twitter.com/Cw8ONyFg7u
— Palo Alto Police (@PaloAltoPolice) November 22, 2022
Police first reported the shooting on Twitter at 5:14 p.m.
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No lockdowns were ordered, police said.
Officers suspect that the gunshots came from a handgun in a moving vehicle. An initial report given to the police said the that someone may have been seen inside the mall with a holster after the shots were fired, though no one reported seeing a gun pointed or displayed.
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A witness reported seeing a suspect flee from the area northbound on El Camino Real in a black Chevrolet Camaro.
“The scene is secure and plenty of officers are present to ensure public safety,” police said in a statement.
“Initial info indicates the suspect fired a handgun from a moving vehicle. The motive and intended target are unknown at this point.”
No additional information was immediately available.
— Bay City News contributed to this report
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