Crime & Safety
Man Who Randomly Shot At People Arrested: Police
The shootings happened back on March 6 in Redwood City.
REDWOOD CITY, CA — A Redwood City man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly shooting at a vehicle with two people in it last month, according to police.
At around 11:30 p.m. on March 6, Redwood City officers were alerted to a reported shooting in the area of Lincoln Avenue and El Camino Real. Upon arrival, they saw a vehicle occupied by two people who said they had encountered an individual who, for unknown reasons, pulled out a handgun and fired at them.
According to police, the victims' vehicle was struck three times, including two rounds near the driver's compartment. Neither occupant was hit.
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Based on their investigation, detectives identified the shooter to be Alan ViverosLara, 21. On Wednesday, they located and arrested him and a search warrant was served at his residence. Police alleged they found the handgun used in the shooting which was a Glock 27 .40 caliber.
ViverosLara was booked into the San Mateo County Jail for the alleged shooting and other suspected crimes.
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