Full Notification

SUBJECT: Suspect arrested for shooting at Hoover Park
 
LOCATION: 2700 block of Melendy Drive, San Carlos
 
DATE: September 21^st 2022
 
On August 19^th 2022 a suspect fired multiple rounds from a handgun at Hoover Park. The intended victim was not struck. Multiple rounds struck the Boys and Girls Club building. This caused a lockdown of not only the Boys and Girls Club but Hoover Elementary School as well. No one was hurt during the attack.
 
An intensive investigation resulted in the identification of Jorge Daniel Gomez (32) of San Carlos, as the shooter. On September 21^st 2022 Redwood City Detectives and members of the San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force served a search warrant at Gomez’ residence. He was arrested at that time. He was in possession of a loaded, illegally possessed Glock handgun and over ¾ of an ounce of methamphetamine. Over $3000 was seized as evidence of illegal drug sales. Gomez was booked into the San Mateo County Jail for the following charges:
 
 Penal Code 664/187                       Attempted Murder
 Penal Code 246.3                           Negligent Discharge Of A Firearm
 Penal Code 29800 (a)(1)                Felon In Possession Of A Firearm
 Penal Code 30305 (a)(1)                Felon In Possession Of Ammunition
Health and Safety Code 11370.1   Possession Of A Controlled Substance With A Firearm
 Health and Safety Code 11378     Possession Of Methamphetamine For Sales
 
The Redwood City Police Department considers the safety of its residents, especially children, as our highest priority. A significant amount of time and effort by our officers was put into bringing this suspect to justice. This investigation is a part of an-going effort by the Redwood City Police Department to enhance the safety of the cities’ parks for anyone who wants to spend time there and enjoy the peaceful activities of the area.
 
For anyone who has information about this or any Redwood city case, please call our tip line at 650-780-7107.
 
 Acting Lieutenant Nick Perna
 
Investigations Division Commander
Redwood City Police Department
650-780-7672
[email protected]
 
This press release is approved for distribution by the Investigations Division Commander, Acting Lieutenant Nick Perna