Crime & Safety
Shooting At Shopping Center Investigated In Walnut Creek
An employee of a business reported a window was shattered; further investigation revealed it was shot with a gun, police said.
WALNUT CREEK, CA — A building was damaged in a shooting last weekend at a Walnut Creek shopping center, police said.
Shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday, June 24, an employee of a business at the Walden Center, 2900 N. Main St., waved down a passing officer to report a window to their business was shattered.
"Further investigation revealed evidence the window had been shot with a firearm," Walnut Creek police Lt. Holley Connors said. "A check of the shopping center was conducted for injured bystanders; fortunately, no one was hurt in this incident."
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An investigation was launched and was in its preliminary stages, Connors said Sunday.
At the time, police said it did not appear there was any danger to the public but WCPD reminded everyone to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity.
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Police asked anyone with any information regarding Saturday's shooting to call the department at 925-943-5844 or WCPD's anonymous tip line at 925-943-5865.
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