Press Release
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
Attempted Homicide
On August 2, 2016, at approximately 1:15 PM, the Livermore Police Department responded to the Arroyo Creek Trail, west of Holmes Street, for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived on scene, they located a 25 year old male with a gunshot wound to his abdomen.
The preliminary investigation revealed two Hispanic males in their 20’s, confronted the victim on the Arroyo Creek Trail. During the confrontation, one of the suspects shot the victim in the abdomen. It is believed the suspects fled southbound across the creek.
The Criminal Investigations Bureau believes this is an isolated incident that occurred as a result of the initial confrontation and the community is not in danger at this time.
The victim’s identity is not being released at this time and he is currently in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital.
This investigation is ongoing and the Livermore Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating the identity of the suspects and any witnesses in this case. If anyone has information about this case, they are encouraged to call the Livermore Police Department at (925) 371-4777. Those who wish to remain anonymous may do so.
MEDIA CONTACT PERSON: Officer Ryan Sanchez
PHONE NUMBER: (925) 724-9726
EMAIL: [email protected]
Address/Location
Livermore CA Police Department
1110 S Livermore Ave
Livermore, CA 94550
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 925-371-4900