Crime & Safety
Man Killed In North Fair Oaks Shooting: Sheriff
Deputies found a 22-year-old Polynesian male suffering from gunshot wounds around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night.
SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 400 block of 5th Avenue in North Fair Oaks late Tuesday night.
In a statement on Twitter, the department determined the shooting was a homicide and a detective identified the victim as a 22-year-old Polynesian male, who deputies found had suffered from gunshot wounds.
“They attempted all life saving measures, but unfortunately they were unable to save him,” said Detective Rosemerry Blankswade in a video on Twitter.
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SMCSO is investigating a homicide in the 400 block of 5th Ave. in North Fair Oaks. Victim is a 22-year-old NFO man. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Boragno at 650-363-4064 nboragno@smcggov.org or you can call our Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700. pic.twitter.com/UpHJEXunPL
— San Mateo County S.O (@SMCSheriff) March 3, 2021
Blankswade asked the public to stay out of the area on 5th Avenue between Park Road and Middlefield Road while the sheriff’s office processes the crime scene.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Boragno at 650-363-4064 nboragno@smcggov.org or you can call the sheriff’s office’s Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700.
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