On November 12, 2022, at approximately 1:18 p.m., Fremont Police Department received several 911 calls reporting a subject had been shot near School Street and Bodily Avenue. Additionally, witnesses reported seeing the suspect flee in a vehicle south on Mission Boulevard. Fremont PD Officers responded to the scene of the shooting and provided emergency medical aid to the victim. Fremont Fire Department also responded to render emergency medical aid.
Additional Fremont PD officers responded to the area to search for the suspect’s vehicle. Shortly after that, officers located the suspect's vehicle, which fled, and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit ended a few miles away after the suspect crashed into a building near Ohlone College. The suspect was quickly taken into custody after he attempted to flee on foot. Additionally, the firearm believed to be used in this crime was located.
The Fremont Police Department Investigations Unit responded and took over the investigation. Throughout the investigation, it was learned that the victim and suspect were in contact via social media before the attempted robbery. As a result, it was determined that this was not a random event.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
The suspect has been identified as Zain Qureishi (24 years old, resident of Union City).
A photo of Qureishi is included in this press release.
On November 15, 2022, the case was presented to Alameda County District Attorney's Office. Qureishi was subsequently charged with four felony counts, including Penal Code 187/664 – attempted murder, Penal Code 211/664 – attempted robbery, Penal Code 30605(a) – possession of an assault weapon, and Vehicle Code 2800.2 – evading a police officer.
If you were a witness to this shooting, have surveillance footage
capturing any part of this incident, or have any information pertaining to this investigation, please contact Detective Brent Butcher at 510-790-6956, or email [email protected].
Incident: Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder
Date of Incident: November 12, 2022
Location: Area of School Street and Bodily Avenue
Media Contact: Sgt. Kim Macdonald, [email protected]
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