Leads Sought In I-680 Shooting: CHP

PLEASANTON, CA — California Highway Patrol investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a Pleasanton highway shooting Friday evening that sent a person to the hospital. Around 5 p.m., authorities believe "some type of altercation may have occurred" on Interstate Highway 680 near Bernal Avenue when someone fired a gun from one vehicle to another.

The gunshot injured a passenger in the latter vehicle, CHP Officer Tyler Hahn said. The victim stayed in the vehicle as it traveled from Highway 680 to Interstate Highway 580 to Fallon Road where the CHP made contact with the victim. The person was taken to a hospital for injuries not considered life-threatening, Hahn said.

The male suspect is believed to be in his 20s with long, dark hair. The suspect was driving a dark-colored 4-door SUV similar to an Audi or Infinity, according to the CHP. Anyone with information is asked to call CHP TIP hotline: 707-917-4491.

Bay City News contributed to this report.
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