Crime & Safety
One Injured in Possible Gang-Related Shooting in Half Moon Bay
The victim is expected to survive.
Police are looking for the suspect in a possible gang-related shooting in Half Moon Bay on Sunday evening.
The shooting occurred at about 5 p.m. near the intersection of First Avenue and Grove Street, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Police believe the shooting was not random and may be gang-related. The suspect suffered non-life threatening injuries.
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The shooting appears to have followed an altercation between two groups of males, police said.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his early 20s, and was seen riding a green bicycle. He is believed to live in the immediate area.
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Police said citizen's should not be concerned for their safety, since this crime was directed towards specific individuals.
The sheriff's office is asking for help from the community in identifying the suspect. Citizens can call the Sheriff's Office Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700 or Detective Matt Broad at 650-363-4363.
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