Crime & Safety
Shootout on I-580 Off-Ramp in Castro Valley: Deputies
Suspects in two vehicles fired at each other just before noon on Wednesday, according to sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly.
CASTRO VALLEY, CA —A shootout between two vehicles on an I-580 off-ramp in Castro Valley was reported just before noon on Wednesday, an Alameda County sheriff's sergeant said.
It happened at the Redwood Road off-ramp, near the Castro Valley BART station, at about 11:50 a.m., sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly said.
Deputies have recovered shell casings from the area but did not locate any victims or suspects.
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Investigators are checking surrounding homes and businesses in the area to make sure that they weren't hit by stray bullets. They are also checking area hospitals for shooting victims, Kelly said.
ACSO working shooting between 2 vehicles on E/B 580 @ Redwood Rd off ramp. No injuries reported. Suspects unknown. Use alternate exit. pic.twitter.com/TRqtbhnKhT
— Alameda Co. Sheriff (@ACSOSheriffs) January 4, 2017
It appears the occupants of a bronze SUV and a silver hatchback were shooting at each other. Kelly didn't know if the gunfire started on the highway, but said that shell casings were found on the off-ramp.
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He said investigators haven't determined whether it was a road rage incident or a targeted shooting.
The Redwood Road off-ramp remains closed for the investigation this afternoon.
Kelly said deputies hope to have it cleared soon so there is minimal traffic disruption.
— Bay City News contributed to this report
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