MEDIA RELEASE / COMMUNITY ALERT
For Immediate Release No. 20210909-034
Thursday, September 9, 2021
SMPD Actively Investigating A Shooting
The San Mateo Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred during the afternoon of Thursday, September 9, 2021. At 3:04 p.m., SMPD officers responded to the 1000 block of College Avenue on the report of a person requesting assistance from the police. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year old male victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers rendered first aid before he was transported to a local trauma center.
SMPD launched a comprehensive investigation. Through developed investigative leads, SMPD learned this was an isolated and targeted incident. The San Mateo Police Department is working vigorously to bring all responsible parties to justice.
Anyone with information or surveillance footage related to this shooting is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Kurt Rodenspiel (650) 522-7662 or [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be submitted to http://tinyurl.com/SMPDTips or by calling (650) 522-7676.
Remember, if “You see something, say something.” We’re encouraging our community to utilize security cameras. They are especially helpful identifying suspicious activity in neighborhoods when cameras are street facing. Our officers regularly canvass for surveillance and you can help by notifying SMPD where cameras are located in your neighborhood at http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/Nest.
The investigation is ongoing. Information will be released as it becomes available.
MEDIA CONTACT
Alison Gilmore
Public Information Officer | Office of the Chief
City of San Mateo Police Department
200 Franklin Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94403
650-522-7626 | [email protected]
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