Crime & Safety
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Shooting At Random Car In San Mateo
Officers responded to a report of a subject on foot who shot at a vehicle near the area of S. Norfolk Street and Kehoe Avenue.
By: Bay City News
SAN MATEO, CA — San Mateo law enforcement set up a perimeter and employed a SWAT team on Monday to try and apprehend a man suspected of shooting at a random vehicle. A suspect was later apprehended and taken into custody.
Officers responded to a report at 11:21 a.m. on Feb. 14 of a subject on foot who shot at a vehicle near the area of S. Norfolk Street and Kehoe Avenue. Officers met with the victim and confirmed that the vehicle had been hit "numerous" times with bullets, a spokesperson for the department said.
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Responding to a tip that someone matching the description of the suspect was seen in the area of Parkside Plaza, SMPD set up a perimeter around the shopping center in an attempt to locate the suspect. The subject was not found at that time, police said.
Detectives then canvassed the area for possible video evidence and interviewed possible witnesses. Officers allege they discovered the identity of the shooter as a result of this police work. A search warrant was authored for the suspect's residence and the SWAT team was employed as backup, as the suspect was believed to be armed, police said.
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Before the search warrant was authorized, the suspect returned home and was met with police officers.
William "Billy" Boulier, 38, San Mateo, was arrested outside of his home and booked into the San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of assault with a firearm.
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