On July 20, 2024, at approximately 8:55 p.m., Fremont PD Officers responded to the report of a shooting in the area of Lake Arrowhead Avenue and Alvardo Road. Officers arrived on scene and found an adult female who had sustained a gunshot wound. The female was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Fremont Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit responded to take over the investigation. Immediately following this tragic incident, Fremont PD personnel began pursuing investigative leads, including reviewing video surveillance, interviewing witnesses, and processing physical evidence at the crime scene. Through these investigative efforts, Fremont PD Detectives identified the homicide suspect as Krishan Sharma (38 years old, resident of Hayward). The investigation revealed Sharma and the victim were in a relationship at the time of the homicide.
On July 22, 2024, Fremont PD Detectives located Sharma while he was driving his vehicle. After a short vehicle pursuit, Sharma was taken into custody without incident. Sharma was arrested for Penal Code 187(a) – Murder and Penal Code 29800(a)(1) – Convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The criminal case against Sharma will be presented to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office in the coming days.
Sharma has a lengthy criminal history, including an active case for Penal Code 664/187(a) – Attempted murder and Penal Code 245(b) – Assault with a semi-automatic firearm. Sharma was out of custody on bail for that criminal case when the homicide in Fremont occurred.
Detectives are still actively investigating this homicide. If you have any information, please contact the Fremont Police Department Investigations Unit at (510) 790-6900. We also accept anonymous tips. Text 'Tip FremontPD' followed by your short message to 888-777 or via the web at https://www.fremontpolice.gov/Tip.
Incident: Suspect Arrested in Homicide Investigation in North Fremont
Date of Incident: July 20, 2024
Location: Area of Lake Arrowhead Avenue and Alvarado Road
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