Police Seeking More Info About Man Shot By CHP Sunday On Hwy 101

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA – Belmont police are seeking more information about what led a California Highway Patrol officer to shoot and injure a man walking on U.S. Highway 101 early Sunday morning.

Belmont police have taken over the investigation into the shooting, which left the 41-year-old suspect with life-threatening injuries.

His name has not yet been released.

The shooting happened shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday when CHP officers received reports of a man walking on both sides of Highway 101 near Ralston Avenue, CHP officials said.

When the officers arrived, the man resisted. The officers tried to use a Taser stun gun on him, but it had no effect. The man pulled out a knife, raised it over his head and charged at an officer, prompting him to
open fire, according to the CHP.

The man was taken to a hospital. The officer who shot him also hasn't been identified.

Belmont police said Monday that a tan 2001 Volkswagen Beetle was found nearby and is believed to be associated with the suspect. It was parked on the southbound off-ramp to Holly Street. Investigators impounded the car as evidence for now.

While the suspect's name hasn't been released, Belmont police described him as a Hispanic man standing 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds with a shaved head and no facial hair. He was wearing a white T-shirt
with blue and red stripes and blue jeans when he was shot.

Anyone with information about the man or the car has been asked to call Belmont police at (650) 595-7400 or to email police@belmont.gov.

In addition to Belmont police, the CHP is conducting an internal investigation and the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office is investigating as well.

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--Bay City News/Image of car possibly associated with victim via Belmont PD