Suspects Flee Near Redwood City After Attempted Homicide: Sheriff

REDWOOD CITY, CA — The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted homicide Thursday night in North Fair Oaks, an unincorporated area adjacent to Redwood City.

According to a news release, a suspect shot at a vehicle that was traveling eastbound on the 400 block of Fifth Avenue. Two suspects then fled on foot. The vehicle also drove away at a “high rate of speed,” the sheriff’s office said. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m.

The victim was unharmed and the vehicle was processed as evidence after it was hit by gunfire. The suspects, who were wearing all black clothing, have not been found, according to authorities.

This is the second incident in as many weeks in the area. Last week, a man was shot and killed on the same block. Authorities have not publicly identified a suspect in that incident.

Anyone who has information regarding this incident may call the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700.